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Plot
In the bustling heart of New York, the ruthless publisher Hinchcliffe presides over a scandal-ridden tabloid. Concerned by the falling circulation due to the ethical journalistic practices of his City Editor, Randall, Hinchcliffe demands a shift towards more sensational stories. He pressures Randall into resurrecting the infamous Vorhees Murder Case, a scandalous crime that had gripped the city two decades prior.
Nancy Vorhees, the woman at the heart of the case, had been judged justifiable for her actions and had since rebuilt her life, living a life of virtue under a veil of anonymity. Despite her pleas for mercy, Randall succumbs to Hinchcliffe's demands, assigning his top reporter, the morally corrupt and alcoholic Isopod, to dredge up the sordid past.
Masquerading as a minister, the deceptive Isopod worms his way into the Vorhees' household, unearthing the scandalous details Hinchcliffe yearns for. As the story hits the stands, the tabloid's circulation soars, but at a devastating cost. The yellow journalism takes its toll, shattering the peace of a reformed woman and dragging her name through the mud once more, leading to a sequence of tragic consequences.
In the ruthless world of tabloid journalism, where sensationalism reigns supreme, the movie "Five Star Final" explores the devastating impact of resurrecting past sins and the tragic repercussions of a thirst for scandal.
Where to watch Five Star Final?
Five Star Final is a crime movie featuring Edward G. Robinson and directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
It is possible to buy Five Star Final on Amazon Video and Apple TV.