They Were Five (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1952, They Were Five is a drama film directed by Jacques Pinoteau.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. They Were Five stars Jean Carmet as Jean - le postier, Jean Gaven as Marcel - le boxeur, Michel Jourdan as Roger Courtois - l'acteur and Jean-Claude Pascal as Philippe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, They Were Five has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Were Five page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Were Five tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Were Five (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Were Five change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Were Five worth watching?
- They Were Five holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Were Five?
- They Were Five stars Jean Carmet, Jean Gaven, Michel Jourdan, Jean-Claude Pascal and Arlette Merry.
- When was They Were Five released?
- They Were Five was released in 1952.