Five Minutes to Live (1961) marks Johnny Cash’s striking film debut as Johnny Cabot, a ruthless criminal who takes a housewife hostage while his partner forces her husband to rob a bank. What begins as a calculated plan spirals into psychological warfare, as the tension inside the house builds minute by minute.

Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood, this low-budget noir captures the terror of ordinary life disrupted by sudden violence. With Cash’s menacing performance and a haunting title song sung by the man in black himself, Five Minutes to Live is a cult classic that blends crime, suspense, and twisted charm in one unforgettable package.

Now a fascinating piece of crime film history, it offers a rare glimpse into the darker side of one of country music’s most iconic legends.