Five Came Back
1939, English. Directed by John Farrow.
Four must die! One must choose!
Twelve people are aboard Coast Airline's flagship the Silver Queen enroute to South America when the airplane encounters a storm and is blown off course. Crashing into jungles known to be inhabited by head hunters, pilots Bill and Joe race against time to fix the engines and attempt a take off. The situation brings out the best and worst in the stranded dozen as they create a makeshift runway and prepare to escape before the natives attack. But damage to the plane and low fuel reserves means that only 5 people can be carried to safety.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerome Cady, Dalton Trumbo, Nathanael West
- Budget
- $225K
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Five Came Back: quick answers
Is Five Came Back worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Five Came Back?
Five Came Back runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Five Came Back have a post-credits scene?
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Is Five Came Back suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Five Came Back?
If you liked Five Came Back, try The Edge, Flight of the Phoenix, The High and the Mighty.
Who directed Five Came Back?
Five Came Back (1939) was directed by John Farrow and stars Chester Morris, Lucille Ball, Wendy Barrie.