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.

Documentary

War & Politics

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.

Documentary

War & Politics

Created By
First Aired on: Mar 31, 2017
Popularity: 19.8342: 63 votes
Networks
Production: Amblin Television (US)IACF Productions (US)Passion Pictures (GB)Rock Paper Scissors (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Limited Series

Aired 8 years ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1The Mission Begins60 min
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.
Episode 2Combat Zones67 min
Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
Episode 3The Price of Victory70 min
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.