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Five Came Back

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: March 31, 2017
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: Netflix
  • Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
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Five Came Back(2017)

TMDB Rating: 7.2 (65 votes)

Overview

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

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3 episodes • 2017Avg: 5.6

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Mission BeginsMar 31, 20175.1
2Combat ZonesMar 31, 20175.7
3The Price of VictoryMar 31, 20176.1

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