Back from Eternity
“Ooh that Ekberg!”
Synopsis
A South American plane loaded with an assortment of characters crash lands in a remote jungle area in the middle of a storm. The passengers then discover they are in an area inhabited by vicious cannibals and must escape before they are found. A remake of Five Came Back (1939).
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Back From Eternity (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-05
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Robert Ryan
Bill Lonagan
Anita Ekberg
Rena
Rod Steiger
Vasquel
Phyllis Kirk
Louise Melhorn
Keith Andes
Joe Brooks
Gene Barry
Jud Ellis
Fred Clark
Crimp
Beulah Bondi
Martha Spangler
Cameron Prud'Homme
Prof. Henry Spangler
Jesse White
Pete Boswick
Adele Mara
Maria Alvarez - Stewardess
Jon Provost
Tommy Malone
Barbara Eden
Student Newspaper Photographer
Marilyn Hanold
Showgirl
Theresa Harris
Mamie (uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
Paul (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Latimer, Richard Carroll
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Back from Eternity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- John Farrow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Jonathan Latimer, Richard Carroll
Franz Waxman
William C. Mellor
Eda Warren
William Dozier, John Farrow
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Latimer
Writer
John Farrow
Director
Ann Peck
Costume Design
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
John Farrow
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Back from Eternity about?
A South American plane loaded with an assortment of characters crash lands in a remote jungle area in the middle of a storm. The passengers then discover they are in an area inhabited by vicious cannibals and must escape before they are found. A remake of Five Came Back (1939).
Who directed Back from Eternity?
Back from Eternity was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Back from Eternity?
The principal cast of Back from Eternity includes Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk, Keith Andes.
When was Back from Eternity released and how long is it?
Back from Eternity was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Back from Eternity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back from Eternity was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back from Eternity?
Back from Eternity holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).