They Were Five (French: Ils étaient cinq) is a 1952 French drama film directed by Jack Pinoteau and starring Marcel André, Jean Carmet and Jean Gaven.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier.

Following the Second World War, five inseparable comrades return home and swear eternal friendship.

It ends tragically for several of the characters, one of whom is killed in the War in Indochina.

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