In FIVE MILES TO MIDNIGHT, Robert and Lisa Macklin (Anthony Perkins and Sophia Loren) are near divorce, mostly due to Robert's childish, uncaring behavior. Lisa has pretty much made up her mind to move on, when Robert takes a fateful plane trip that ends in tragedy.
This is where the twist comes in, since Robert was the sole survivor of the crash. The real trouble begins when he decides to play dead, in order to collect on his life insurance policy. Lisa becomes increasingly caught up in Robert's plan, while growing more desperate and suffocated by her husband's greed and paranoia.
Things are complicated further by a man who is attracted to Lisa (Gig Young), whom Lisa tries to avoid. It gets very suspenseful and frantic from here.
This is another great vehicle for Mr. Perkins, and he makes the best of his odd role. Ms. Loren is exceptional in her role, showing a building dread and confusion that can only lead to one conclusion.
A quirky, unexpectedly dark thriller...
This is where the twist comes in, since Robert was the sole survivor of the crash. The real trouble begins when he decides to play dead, in order to collect on his life insurance policy. Lisa becomes increasingly caught up in Robert's plan, while growing more desperate and suffocated by her husband's greed and paranoia.
Things are complicated further by a man who is attracted to Lisa (Gig Young), whom Lisa tries to avoid. It gets very suspenseful and frantic from here.
This is another great vehicle for Mr. Perkins, and he makes the best of his odd role. Ms. Loren is exceptional in her role, showing a building dread and confusion that can only lead to one conclusion.
A quirky, unexpectedly dark thriller...