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World War II: From the Frontlines
2023
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
The Mission BeginsMar 31, 2017 · 60m · ★ 5.1As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.
Combat ZonesMar 31, 2017 · 67m · ★ 5.7Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
The Price of VictoryMar 31, 2017 · 70m · ★ 6.1At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Meryl StreepSelf - Narrator (voice)
Steven SpielbergSelf
Lawrence KasdanSelf
Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
Paul GreengrassSelf
Guillermo del ToroSelf
John FordSelf (archive footage)
John HustonSelf (archive footage)
William WylerSelf (archive footage)
Frank CapraSelf (archive footage)
George StevensSelf (archive footage)
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Limited Series2017 · 3 episodes2023
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