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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.
Genres
AdventureWarDrama
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
108 min
Release Date
1957-03-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
128
Vote Average
6.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Deborah Kerr
Sister Angela
Robert Mitchum
Corporal Allison USMC
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