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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresAdventure, War, Drama
Votes142
DirectorJohn Huston
WritersJohn Lee Mahin, John Huston
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsHeaven Knows, Mr. Allison
About 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.
Directed by John Huston, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison leans on a strong ensemble — Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1957.
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