Overview

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.

Cast

Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum

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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.

When was "Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison" released?

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was released in 1957.

Who stars in "Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison"?

The cast includes Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum.