The Fifth Monkey (1990): Cast & Plot
The Fifth Monkey is a 1990 drama directed by Éric Rochat, starring Ben Kingsley as Cunda, Vera Fischer and Katia Bronstein. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Éric Rochat
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fifth Monkey About?
The premise of The Fifth Monkey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Cunda, a solitary man dwelling deep in the Brazilian rainforest, is bitten by a snake and experiences a vivid hallucination of four chimpanzees. After he recovers, he discovers the same four chimpanzees waiting at his home. Convinced they are extraordinary, he resolves to transport them to the city with the hope of selling them.
The Fifth Monkey Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- chimpanzee
- snake
- monkey
- jungle
- brazil
- based on novel
The Fifth Monkey Cast & Characters
Ben Kingsley leads the cast as Cunda, with Vera Fischer as Mrs. Watts and Katia Bronstein as Mrs. Tramp. Directed by Éric Rochat; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Éric Rochat
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Ben Kingsley as Cunda - Vera Fischer as Mrs. Watts
- Katia Bronstein as Mrs. Tramp
- Antônio Pitanga as Drunk at the Party
Also Starring in The Fifth Monkey
· 28 more- Milton Gonçalves Judge
- Tonico Pereira Second Man
- Ruy Polanah Marcos
- Paulo Villaça Mr. Watts
- Sandro Solviatti Prisoner
- Carlos Kroeber Mr. Garcia
- Brook Williams Dr. Howard
- Enrique Díaz Miner
- Thiago Justino Chauffeur
- Procópio Mariano Butler
- Breno Moroni Bartender
- Catalina Bonakie Old Lady at Dinner
- Romeu Evaristo Man 4
- Paulo Gorgulho Commanch
- Alexandre Zacchia Loader at the Port
- Júlio Levy Lawyer
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- André Barros Man 3
- Ariel Coelho Pastor
- Gilson Moura Guard at the Jail
- Tania Boscoli Widow
- Chico Expedito Miner
- Paulo Vinícius Mário
- Antonio Ameijeiras First Man
- Lourival Felix Man 1
- Luiz Octávio Moraes Man 2
- Mika Lins Octavia
- Aloisio Flores Prisoner
- Silvia de Carvalho Maria
More from Éric Rochat
More films directed by Éric Rochat: Too Much and The Story of O Part 2.
The Fifth Monkey Plot Summary
What happens in The Fifth Monkey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cunda, Ben Kingsley lives deep in the Brazilian rainforest with a stubborn dream: to earn enough money to marry a widow in his village. His trade—capturing snakes for scientists—pays poorly, and he faces stiff competition from other suitors who want the same prize. One day, a venomous bite sends him to the river to recover, and during the painful healing he experiences a strange vision: four chimpanzees sitting in the water. When he regains his strength and returns home, he finds the four chimps waiting for him, and his efforts to shoo them away prove futile. Believing these primates are a supernatural gift, he resolves to take them to the city to sell.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fifth Monkey, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Fifth Monkey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the protagonist played by Ben Kingsley?
The Fifth Monkey Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The 5th Monkey” and “Le Cinquième Singe”.
- Also known as
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- The 5th Monkey
- Le Cinquième Singe
- Der fünfte Affe
- 第五只猴子
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Movies Like The Fifth Monkey
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Monkey Business, Chimp & Zee and A Monkey’s Tale.
The Fifth Monkey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Fifth Monkey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fifth Monkey?
The Fifth Monkey runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Fifth Monkey released?
The Fifth Monkey was released on October 5, 1990.
Who directed The Fifth Monkey?
The Fifth Monkey was directed by Éric Rochat.
More films by Éric Rochat Who is in the cast of The Fifth Monkey?
The Fifth Monkey stars Ben Kingsley as Cunda, Vera Fischer as Mrs. Watts and Katia Bronstein as Mrs. Tramp, among 32 credited actors.
Does The Fifth Monkey have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fifth Monkey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Fifth Monkey in?
The original language of The Fifth Monkey is Portuguese.
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