Five Came Back (2017)
7.1 (68 votes)
1 Season
March 31, 2017
English
Documentary War & Politics
Synopsis
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Creator
Jason Sterman, Scott Rudin, Angus Wall
Network
Netflix
Episodes
E1
The Mission Begins
Mar 31, 2017
60 min
5.1
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.
E2
Combat Zones
Mar 31, 2017
67 min
5.7
Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
E3
The Price of Victory
Mar 31, 2017
70 min
6.1
At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Five Came Back
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
Amblin Television, IACF Productions, Passion Pictures