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.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a 1957 English-language adventure, war and drama film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on TCM.
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 13, 1957, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- John Lee Mahin, John Huston
- Release date
- March 13, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison cast & crew
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was directed by John Huston and written by John Lee Mahin and John Huston.
The cast features Deborah Kerr as Sister Angela and Robert Mitchum as Corporal Allison USMC.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Auric, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Buddy Adler and Eugene Frenke.
Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison worth watching?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 141 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, war, and drama, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
Deborah Kerr
Sister Angela
Robert Mitchum
Corporal Allison USMC
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison in United States?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is streaming on TCM in United States.
▸Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison on TCM?
Yes — Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is currently available on TCM in United States.
▸What language is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison in?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison rated?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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