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Five Came Back

Season 1 2017
TV-MA

  • 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z on Netflix
  • 1h
  • 3h 17m (3 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary, War
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2017-03-31T04:00:00Z

1x01 The Mission Begins

Series Premiere

1x01 The Mission Begins

  • 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z1h

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.

2017-03-31T04:00:00Z

1x02 Combat Zones

1x02 Combat Zones

  • 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z1h 7m

Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.

2017-03-31T04:00:00Z

1x03 The Price of Victory

1x03 The Price of Victory

  • 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z1h 10m

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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