Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.44 |
Directed By
John Huston
Crew
John Huston
John Lee Mahin
John Huston
Buddy Adler
Eugene Frenke
Stephen B. Grimes
Ray Kellogg
Russell Lloyd
Georges Auric
George Frost
Charles Shaw
Oswald Morris
Lambert Williamson
Elizabeth Haffenden
Basil Fenton-Smith
Leigh Aman
Adrian Pryce-Jones
Arthur Ibbetson
Angela Allen
Leslie Hodgson
Malcolm Cooke
TOP CAST
Deborah Kerr
Sister Angela
Robert Mitchum
Corporal Allison USMC
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