Five Came Back
Five Came Back

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

The Mission Begins
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.

Combat Zones
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.

The Price of Victory
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