Five Came Back
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
DocumentaryWar & Politics
Seasons
1. The Mission Begins
Air Date: 2017-03-31
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. Combat Zones
Air Date: 2017-03-31
Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
3. The Price of Victory
Air Date: 2017-03-31
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.
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Rating
7.2/10
Release Date
2017-03-31
Episodes
3 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Amblin Television
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