Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison(1957)
“They were alone on this Pacific Island... trapped behind enemy lines... the marine who had been thru Hell and Sister Angela with her supreme faith in God.”
Overview
A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. Their forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.
Director
John Huston
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Deborah Kerr
as Sister Angela
Robert Mitchum
as Corporal Allison USMC
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?▼
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What is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison about?▼
A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. Their forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.
Who directed Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?▼
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was directed by John Huston and released in 1957. It is a adventure, war, drama film.
How long is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?▼
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?▼
The cast of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison includes Deborah Kerr as Sister Angela, Robert Mitchum as Corporal Allison USMC.
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