Original title: Five Came Back: They Showed the War to the World Plot summary: 'Five Came Back: Hollywood and World War II' is adapted from the book of the same name by Mark Harris and is a latest milestone in the Netflix original documentary series. The film recalls the legendary filmmakers – John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens – who enlisted during World War II, went to the frontlines, documented the war with their cameras, changed the public perception of World War II, and pushed for changes in filmmaking. The film is produced by Steven Spielberg, with insights from Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo Del Toro, Paul Greengrass, and Lawrence Kasdan, and it features a narration by Meryl Streep. Combining engaging themes with a relaxed yet respectful style and enduring reflections, it leads viewers through an unmissable history lesson. In the exploration of war and the history of personalities, and the intricate relationship between film and reality, it reveals how these five directors changed the world through cinema.
European Drama
Five Return: Hollywood and World War II
actor： Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, Paul Greengrass, Lawrence Kasdan, Meryl Streep
director：Laurent Bouzereau
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type：European Drama
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status：Completed
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updated：2025-05-15
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region：United States
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year：2017
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language：English
plot：Original title: Five Came Back: They Showed the War to the World Synopsis: 'Five...more