Five Golden Hours

"The Escapades of a Merry Widow With a Credit Card at the Cemetery!"

1961 1h 30m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 3

Comedy

Synopsis

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A petty crook gallantly consoles wealthy widows and is doing all right in his chosen profession until he meets and falls in love with a lovely baroness, who knows all about get-rich-quick schemes.

“The Escapades of a Merry Widow With a Credit Card at the Cemetery!”

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Cast

Ernie Kovacs
Aldo Bondi
Cyd Charisse
Baroness Sandra
George Sanders
Mr. Bing
Kay Hammond
Martha
Dennis Price
Raphael
Clelia Matania
Rosalia
John Le Mesurier
Dr. Alfiera
Finlay Currie
Father Superior

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mario Zampi
Writers: Hans Wilhelm
Languages: English
Countries: Italy, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mario Zampi, shot by Christopher Challis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stanley Black. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kathleen Connors shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Ernie Kovacs and Cyd Charisse and George Sanders carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Escapades of a Merry Widow With a Credit Card at the Cemetery!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mario Zampi directs. Christopher Challis behind the camera. Stanley Black scores. Kathleen Connors cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Mario Zampi, shot by Christopher Challis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Stanley Black. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Kathleen Connors shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ernie Kovacs and Cyd Charisse and George Sanders carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The Escapades of a Merry Widow With a Credit Card at the Cemetery!".
9IMDB entry: tt0054877 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.