Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

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.

Directed by John Huston

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1957108 min7.0 / 10

A wartime survival drama centered on the deepening emotional and spiritual bond between a nun and a Marine stranded on an enemy-occupied island, balancing danger with tenderness and faith.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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