Five Came Back

TV Show · Documentary, War & Politics · 2017

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

Starring Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan
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Episodes — Season 1

Episode 1
The Mission Begins
As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed for...
Episode 2
Combat Zones
Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bur...
Episode 3
The Price of Victory
At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will ha...

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