Plot — What is They Were Five about?
Now that the world conflict is over, five inseparable wartime buddies swear eternal friendship now to each other. But there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip. Jean becomes a postman, Marcel a boxer, Roger an actor, André a student and Philippe remains what he has always been, a young man of good social standing. Roger, who can't find any role, is introduced through his singer sister Valérie, to Frédo, a shady nightclub owner.Roger soon becomes one of Frédo's henchmen. To make matters worse, he swipes Jean's fiancée, Simone. Marcel, who loses fight after fight, ends up joining Fredo's gang as well. André, who wanted to redeem the faults of his father during the Occupation, gets killed in the Indochina war. Marcel is shot down while taking part in a robbery. In her turn, Valérie is bumped off by an accomplice of Fredo and Roger is sent to jail.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 89 min |
| Audience Score | 56% (5.6/10, 5 votes) |
They Were Five — FAQ
Is They Were Five worth watching? They Were Five holds a 5.6/10 rating from 5 viewers. Now that the world conflict is over, five inseparable wartime buddies swear eternal friendship now to each other. But there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip. Jean becomes a postman, Marcel a boxer, Roger an actor
Who directed They Were Five? Directed by Jack Pinoteau.
Who is in the cast of They Were Five? It stars Jean Carmet, Jean Gaven, Michel Jourdan, Jean-Claude Pascal, Arlette Merry, Louis de Funès and more.
Where can I stream They Were Five? Streaming availability for They Were Five is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did They Were Five release? It released in 1952.
