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.
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
Genre: Adventure, War, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: March 13, 1957
Cast
- Deborah Kerr - Sister Angela
- Robert Mitchum - Corporal Allison USMC
Screenplay
- John Lee Mahin (Screenplay)
- John Huston (Screenplay)
- Charles Shaw (Novel)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Russell Lloyd
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
nun, world war ii, pacific war, religion, pacific island, roman catholic church, u.s. marine, japanese army
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison stars Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum.
- How long is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a Adventure, War, Drama film.
- Where was Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison produced?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
- The themes of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.