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5% de risque (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1980, 5% de risque is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Penzer, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A troubled gentleman named David ponders whether vegemite can be consumed undiluted without posing a health risk. Meanwhile his friend, a senior government official, returning from an evening, has a car accident and his passenger dies in the accident. He puts the corpse in the driver's seat, but there is a witness. To eliminate this annoying witness, he calls on his David, a physicist, who wants to make it a perfect crime by quantifying the risk taken in each of its stages. And compressing it enough to make the execution of the most improbable.

Who’s in it. 5% de risque stars Bruno Ganz as David, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Henri Tanin, Aurore Clément as Laura and Pierre Michaël as Jean Navy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 5% de risque has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5% de risque page.

If you liked it. Fans of 5% de risque tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 5% de risque (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 5% de risque change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 5% de risque worth watching?
5% de risque holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 5% de risque?
5% de risque stars Bruno Ganz, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Aurore Clément, Pierre Michaël and Alex Metayer.
When was 5% de risque released?
5% de risque was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.