The 5-Man Army
PG

The 5-Man Army

They're riding to a trainload of Mexican gold... and they don't care how many killings it takes to get there!

1969 • 105 min • Adventure · Western · Action

Synopsis

At the behest of local revolutionaries, a mercenary enlists four specialists in various combat styles to help him rob a Mexican Army train carrying $500,000 in gold.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
66
Movie Knight Score
63 reviews
  • 66 Audience · 63 · 100%

Five mercenaries are hired to rob a train carrying gold for the Mexican Army, hoping the treasure will aid local revolutionaries. This Spaghetti Western features a team of specialists working together on a high-stakes heist.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Frequent gun violence and explosions
  • Some characters drink alcohol
  • Brief mild language

What it models well

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Fighting for a cause
  • Loyalty to a mission

Talk about it after

  • The ethics of stealing for a good cause
  • The historical context of the Mexican Revolution
  • Consequences of violence

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Top billed cast

Director: Don Taylor • Crew: Dario Argento, Dario Argento

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The Five Man Army (Original Theatrical Trailer)

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Details

TMDB audience
6.6/10 (63)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released

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