Five Came Back(1939)
Four must die! One must choose!
Five Came Back Synopsis
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.
Five Came Back (1939) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Farrow, released on June 23, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Chester Morris, Lucille Ball, Wendy Barrie and John Carradine. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- John Farrow
- Writers:
- Jerome Cady, Nathanael West, Dalton Trumbo
- Producers:
- Robert Sisk
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $225,000
- Status:
- Released
Five Came Back (1939) Trailer
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Five Came Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chester Morris
as Bill Brooks
Lucille Ball
as Peggy Nolan
Wendy Barrie
as Alice Melbourne
John Carradine
as Mr. Crimp
Allen Jenkins
as Pete
Joseph Calleia
as Vasquez
C. Aubrey Smith
as Henry Spengler
Kent Taylor
as Joe
Patric Knowles
as Judson Ellis
Elisabeth Risdon
as Martha Spengler
- Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson
as Tommy Mulvaney
Dick Hogan
as Larry
Key crew
Directed by John Farrow, written by Jerome Cady, Nathanael West and Dalton Trumbo, produced by Robert Sisk.
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Five Came Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 41 ratings.
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Five Came Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five Came Back online?
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Five Came Back (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Five Came Back?
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The main cast of Five Came Back (1939) includes Chester Morris, Lucille Ball, Wendy Barrie, John Carradine and Allen Jenkins. The film was directed by John Farrow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five Came Back released?
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Five Came Back was released on June 23, 1939 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Five Came Back worth watching?
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Five Came Back (1939) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Five Came Back?
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