Five Came Back

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

Cast & Crew

Meryl StreepSelf - Narrator (voice)

Steven SpielbergSelf

Lawrence KasdanSelf

Francis Ford CoppolaSelf

Paul GreengrassSelf

Guillermo del ToroSelf

Seasons

Episodes (3)

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Grant

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Arnold

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Medal of Honor

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Mr. Scorsese

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