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.”
Synopsis
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(1957) Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin, John Huston
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
John Lee Mahin, John Huston, Charles Shaw
Georges Auric
Oswald Morris
Russell Lloyd
Eugene Frenke, Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Eugene Frenke
Producer
John Huston
Director
Buddy Adler
Producer
Russell Lloyd
Editor
John Huston
Screenplay
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison about?
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.
Who directed Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
The principal cast of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison includes Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum.
When was Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison released and how long is it?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was composed by Georges Auric.
Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison based on a book or true story?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Shaw".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).