This is a great but underrated movie. Just because there aren't a lot of actors, the relation...
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![Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/90jAEsc3teDWpDr5wiAmcxAjuVp.jpg)
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
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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Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 13, 1957
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Adventure, War, Drama
User Score
69%
Original Title
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
John Huston
Description
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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