To Hell and Back
“Rejected by the Marines, the Navy, and the Army paratroopers due to his small size and youthful appearance, when he was finally accepted by the army Murphy became the most decorated soldier in U.S. history!!!”
Synopsis
The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.
Top Cast
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Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy
Marshall Thompson
Johnson
Charles Drake
Brandon
Gregg Palmer
Lt Manning
David Janssen
Lt Lee
Denver Pyle
Thompson
Jack Kelly
Kerrigan
Paul Picerni
Valentino
Paul Langton
Colonel Howe
Brett Halsey
Saunders
Susan Kohner
Maria
Bruce Cowling
Captain Marks
Anabel Shaw
Helen
Mary Field
Mrs. Murphy
Art Aragon
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 27, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Hibbs
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Doud
- Original Title
- To Hell and Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Hibbs
Gil Doud
Maury Gertsman
Edward Curtiss
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Hibbs
Director
Gil Doud
Writer
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Hell and Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Hell and Back about?
The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.
Who directed To Hell and Back?
To Hell and Back was directed by Jesse Hibbs.
Who stars in To Hell and Back?
The principal cast of To Hell and Back includes Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Gregg Palmer, David Janssen.
When was To Hell and Back released and how long is it?
To Hell and Back was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Hell and Back?
To Hell and Back holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).