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Feb 24, 2015 · Five Came Back…is a tough-minded, information-packed and irresistibly readable work of movie-minded cultural criticism. Like the best World War II films, it highlights marquee names in a familiar plot to explore some serious issues: the human cost of military service, the hypnotic power of cinema and the tension between artistic integrity and ...
Release year: 2017. This documentary series based on Mark Harris's book chronicles the contributions of five legendary film directors to World War II propaganda creation. 1. The Mission Begins. As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort. 2.
Mar 1, 2017 · BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., (February 28, 2017) - Netflix today releases the trailer and confirms a March 31st launch date for its new original documentary series Five Came Back. Adapted from Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “ Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War ,” and directed by Laurent Bouzereau, the three-part ...
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II. Watch trailers & learn more.
