Five Came Back
"Four must die! One must choose!"
Originally released in 1939. Five Came Back is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Farrow. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chester Morris, Lucille Ball, and Wendy Barrie
Synopsis
Twelve people are aboard Coast Airline's flagship the Silver Queen enroute to South America when the airplane encounters a storm and is blown off course. Crashing into jungles known to be inhabited by head hunters, pilots Bill and Joe race against time to fix the engines and attempt a take off. The situation brings out the best and worst in the stranded dozen as they create a makeshift runway and prepare to escape before the natives attack. But damage to the plane and low fuel reserves means that only 5 people can be carried to safety.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (38 votes)
Budget
$225K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $225,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Came Back about?
Twelve people are aboard Coast Airline's flagship the Silver Queen enroute to South America when the airplane encounters a storm and is blown off course. Crashing into jungles known to be inhabited...
Who directed Five Came Back?
Five Came Back was directed by John Farrow.
How long is Five Came Back?
Five Came Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Five Came Back released?
Five Came Back was released on June 23, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Came Back?
The main cast of Five Came Back includes Chester Morris, Lucille Ball, Wendy Barrie, John Carradine, Allen Jenkins.