Between Heaven and Hell
“From the best-selling novel of young love in war!”
Synopsis
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
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Robert Wagner
Sfc. Pvt. Sam Francis Gifford
Terry Moore
Jenny Gifford
Broderick Crawford
Capt. 'Waco' Grimes, CO Co.G
Buddy Ebsen
Pvt. Willie Crawford
Robert Keith
Col. Cousins
Brad Dexter
Lt. Joe 'Little Joe' Johnson
Mark Damon
Pvt. Terry - Co. G
Ken Clark
Morgan
Harvey Lembeck
.Pvt. Bernard 'Bernie' Meleski - Co. G
Skip Homeier
Pvt. Swanson - Co. G
L.Q. Jones
Pvt. Kenny - Co. G
Tod Andrews
Lt. Ray Mosby
Biff Elliot
Tom Thumb - Co. G
Bart Burns
Pvt. Raker - Co. G
Scatman Crothers
George (uncredited)
Frank Gorshin
Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited)
Carl Switzer
Savage
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Brown
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Between Heaven and Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Harry Brown, Francis Gwaltney
Hugo Friedhofer
Leo Tover
James B. Clark
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Harry Brown
Screenplay
David Weisbart
Producer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Between Heaven and Hell
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What is Between Heaven and Hell about?
Sam Gifford remembers : In prewar years he was an arrogant southern cotton plantation owner, married to the daughter of a colonel. At the beginning of the war he was mobilized with his National Guard unit as a sergeant. Came the day when, revolted by the cowardice of his lieutenant, who had fired at his own men, he hit him. Downgraded, he was sent to a disciplinary battalion. Sam now discovers his new detachment, his new commanding officer, just another cowardly brute, Captain Waco Grimes. While in combat, Sam will gradually become closer to the privates, working-class people he used to despise. He will become another man, a better man.
Who directed Between Heaven and Hell?
Between Heaven and Hell was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Between Heaven and Hell?
The principal cast of Between Heaven and Hell includes Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen, Robert Keith.
When was Between Heaven and Hell released and how long is it?
Between Heaven and Hell was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Between Heaven and Hell make at the box office?
Between Heaven and Hell grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Between Heaven and Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Between Heaven and Hell was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Between Heaven and Hell based on a book or true story?
Between Heaven and Hell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Gwaltney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Between Heaven and Hell?
Between Heaven and Hell holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).