Meryl Streep
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Episode Guide
- 1. The Mission Begins Mar 31, 2017
- During World War II, Hollywood directors join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.
- 2. Combat Zones Mar 31, 2017
- The directors pursue their cinematic vision while dealing with government bureaucracy.
- 3. The Price of Victory Mar 31, 2017
- The directors return to their lives in Hollywood, forever changed by what they have seen.
Five Came Back explores the experiences of five U.S. film directors – John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens – and their frontline work during the Second World War. It draws on over 100 hours of archival footage and is narrated by Meryl Streep.
Watch Five Came Back | Netflix Official Site. 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.
- Laurent Bouzereau
- March 31, 2017
- 2 min
Learn how John Huston, John Ford, Frank Capra, William Wyler and George Stevens volunteered to film the war and changed Hollywood and history. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read reviews and trivia, and stream the series on IMDb.
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- 2017-03-31
- Documentary, Biography, History
- 60
Feb 27, 2014 · Five Came Back tells the fantastic story of five directors who offered their services to the United States during World War II. The tremendous amount of research done by Mark Harris and his engaging writing delivers a page turner that is a must read for fans of film history and WWII.
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- Mark Harris
- $38
- Mark Harris
Five Came Back tells an inspiring story to captivating effect, offering viewing that should appeal to historians and film buffs in equal measure. Read Critics Reviews. TOP CRITIC. Jul 31,...
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Five Came Back. 2017 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1 Season | Documentary. Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II. Starring: Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro, Lawrence Kasdan. Watch all you want. JOIN NOW.
