Movie·1957·1h 48m
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
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.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
John Lee Mahin
Producer
Eugene Frenke, Buddy Adler
Cinematography
Oswald Morris
Music
Georges Auric
Editor
Russell Lloyd
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
138 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Deborah Kerr
Sister Angela
Robert Mitchum
Corporal Allison USMC
// crew
Crew
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Eugene Frenke
Producer
John Huston
Screenplay, Director
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Buddy Adler
Producer
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
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