Five Came Back
March. 31,2017 TV-MAGenre：
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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.”
Seasons & Episode
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Episode 1 - The Mission Begins
March. 31,2017
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 2 - Combat Zones
March. 31,2017
Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
Episode 3 - The Price of Victory
March. 31,2017
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.
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