Five Came Back

(1939)Directed by John Farrow75 minAdventure, Drama
Four must die! One must choose!

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.

Chester Morrisas Bill Brooks
Lucille Ballas Peggy Nolan
Wendy Barrieas Alice Melbourne
John Carradineas Mr. Crimp
Joseph Calleiaas Vasquez
C. Aubrey Smithas Henry Spengler
Patric Knowlesas Judson Ellis
Elisabeth Risdonas Martha Spengler
CJCasey Johnsonas Tommy Mulvaney
Dick Hoganas Larry
Pedro de Cordobaas Latin Ambassador (uncredited)
Frank Faylenas Photographer (uncredited)
Bud Gearyas Policeman (uncredited)
Charlie Hallas Airport Worker (uncredited)
Dick Hoganas Larry (uncredited)
Robert Homansas Police Captain (uncredited)
Selmer Jacksonas Airlines Official (uncredited)
TJTiny Jonesas Flower Lady (uncredited)
Frank Millsas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Pat O'Malleyas Mike Mulvaney (uncredited)
Ronald R. Rondellas Page with Package (uncredited)