Ira von Fürstenberg, born in 1940, is an actress who emerged in the 1960s European film scene. Known for her roles in Matchless (1967) and The Fifth Cord (1971), she brings a distinctive flair to the worlds of giallo and exploitation cinema. In The Fifth Cord, she plays a pivotal role that intertwines with the film's complex narrative of murder and intrigue. Her background as a socialite and her connections to the fashion industry add an intriguing layer to her performances, making her a fascinating figure in the realm of cult film.
The Fifth Cord
"Mr. Bild" is a reporter with a drinking problem who is assigned to investigate an assault in a tunnel. In the meantime, a number of murders begin to pile up in which the killer is leaving a black glove with digits cut off to symbolize the number of people he has killed. The speculation is that the first victim was not killed due to the intervention of a couple making out near the tunnel, but now the killer has returned to finish killing his victims. The police have no clues, but as Mr. Bild gets closer and closer to the truth, the police begin to suspect him, his newspaper tries to take him off the story, and the killer makes threatening phone calls. More people are killed however, until the killer tries to kill his son and Mr. Bild intervenes, catching the real murderer red-handed.
