Five Came Back
"They showed the war to the world."
Originally released in 2017. Five Came Back is a documentary/war film. directed by Laurent Bouzereau. With a runtime of 3h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Meryl Streep, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steven Spielberg
Synopsis
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.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
3h 15m
195 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (45 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Meryl Streep
as Narrator (voice)
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Paul Greengrass
as Self
Guillermo del Toro
as Self
Lawrence Kasdan
as Self
John Ford
as Self (archive footage)
William Wyler
as Self (archive footage)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Passion Pictures
- Amblin Television
- Rock Paper Scissors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Came Back about?
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 th...
Who directed Five Came Back?
Five Came Back was directed by Laurent Bouzereau.
How long is Five Came Back?
Five Came Back has a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes total).
When was Five Came Back released?
Five Came Back was released on March 31, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Came Back?
The main cast of Five Came Back includes Meryl Streep, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, Paul Greengrass, Guillermo del Toro.