Five Came Back
“Four must die! One must choose!”
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.
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Chester Morris
Bill Brooks
Lucille Ball
Peggy Nolan
Wendy Barrie
Alice Melbourne
John Carradine
Mr. Crimp
Allen Jenkins
Pete
Joseph Calleia
Vasquez
C. Aubrey Smith
Henry Spengler
Kent Taylor
Joe
Patric Knowles
Judson Ellis
Elisabeth Risdon
Martha Spengler
Casey Johnson
Tommy Mulvaney
Dick Hogan
Larry
Pedro de Cordoba
Latin Ambassador (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Photographer (uncredited)
Bud Geary
Policeman (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Airport Worker (uncredited)
Dick Hogan
Larry (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Police Captain (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$225K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady, Dalton Trumbo, Nathanael West
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Five Came Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $225K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Jerome Cady, Dalton Trumbo, Nathanael West, Richard Carroll
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Harry Marker
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Jerome Cady
Screenplay
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Nathanael West
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Harry Marker
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Robert Sisk
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Came Back
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What is Five Came Back about?
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.
Who directed Five Came Back?
Five Came Back was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Five Came Back?
The principal cast of Five Came Back includes Chester Morris, Lucille Ball, Wendy Barrie, John Carradine, Allen Jenkins.
When was Five Came Back released and how long is it?
Five Came Back was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Five Came Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Came Back was composed by Roy Webb.