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Private eye Steve Martin unravels murder and mystery on a sun-soaked Cape Town estate.

CODE 7, VICTIM 5

A very special agent with a code that means He Can Go All The Way!

1964 · 1h 28m · NR · Action / Adventure / Crime · IMDB TMDB

A very special agent with a code that means: He Can Go All The Way

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What is Code 7, Victim 5 about?

Code 7, Victim 5 is a 1964 United Kingdom action, adventure, and crime film directed by Robert Lynn about a private investigator hired to protect a millionaire after a murder at his South African estate points to a deadly secret linked to an old war photograph.

Programmer's Pick

The sun may be shining, but the shadows are deep in this British-South African giallo hybrid, where private eyes trade cocktails for carnivals and danger dances with style. Lex Barker puts his stamp on 'hard-hitting' as bodies drop, secrets surface, and even the wildlife gets a cameo.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When the loyal butler of South African millionaire Wexler is found dead, Wexler calls in private eye Steve Martin for protection. Arriving at the luxurious Cape Town property, Martin finds himself surrounded by a web of family, associates, and an increasingly suspicious cast of potential suspects. As Martin digs deeper, he uncovers that the murder may be tied to a mysterious wartime photograph whose secrets could seal the fate of more victims. Set against sun-drenched poolsides and the striking landscapes of South Africa, this action-packed crime adventure blends intrigue, targeted danger, and a dash of exotic flair.

Details & Specs

Director
Robert Lynn
Writers
Harry Alan Towers, Peter Yeldham
Release
1964
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Action, Adventure, Crime
Also Known As
Victim Five

Why This Matters

Notable for its Technicolor and Techniscope cinematography by Nicolas Roeg, this British crime film was produced by Harry Alan Towers and US television producer Arthur 'Skip' Steloff, and shot on location in Cape Town.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Robert Lynn Writers: Harry Alan Towers +1 more
Lex Barker Lex Barker Steve Martin Ann Smyrner Ann Smyrner Helga Swenson Ronald Fraser Ronald Fraser Inspector Dickie Lean Véronique Vendell Véronique Vendell Gina Walter Rilla Walter Rilla Wexler Dietmar Schönherr Dietmar Schönherr Paul Gert Van den Bergh Gert Van den Bergh Vanberger HD Howard Davis Rawlings PS Percy Sieff Anderson GG Gustel Gundelach Hans Kramer SK Sophia Kammara Leila

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Why Cult

Cape Town Glamour

The film serves up classic giallo suspense against the stunning backdrop of South Africa’s coast and opulent country estates.

British Giallo Fusion

A rare blend of British crime and giallo influences—complete with masked intrigue, near-misses on mountain roads, and carnival parades.

Deadly Photograph Mystery

The central clue is an incriminating old war photograph—its secrets threaten to mark more victims for murder.

Barker as Steve Martin

Lex Barker stars as the tough-talking detective navigating sunbathing suspects, armed guards, and deadly traps.

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Threat File

Trigger

Murder of Wexler's butler

Threat

Unknown killer targeting men linked by a war photograph

Effect

Multiple people at risk of becoming the next victim

Setting

Wexler's Cape Town estate and surroundings

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Code 7, Victim 5? +

Code 7, Victim 5 was directed by Robert Lynn.

How long is Code 7, Victim 5? +

Code 7, Victim 5 has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Code 7, Victim 5? +

Code 7, Victim 5 is an action, adventure, and crime film.

Where can I watch Code 7, Victim 5? +

You can watch Code 7, Victim 5 on SassyFlix.

How does the old war photograph connect to the murders? +

The photograph potentially reveals the identities of those involved in the original crime, making the men pictured in it targets for murder.

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