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Five Came Back (1939)

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.

  • Adventure
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Chester MorrisChester MorrisBill Brooks
  • Photo of Lucille BallLucille BallPeggy Nolan
  • Photo of Wendy BarrieWendy BarrieAlice Melbourne
  • Photo of John CarradineJohn CarradineMr. Crimp
  • Photo of Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsPete
  • Photo of Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaVasquez
  • Photo of C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithHenry Spengler
  • Photo of Kent TaylorKent TaylorJoe
  • Photo of Patric KnowlesPatric KnowlesJudson Ellis
  • Photo of Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonMartha Spengler

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