Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

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Allan C @RT15713161 Jul 16, 2026 Mitchum and Kerr's chaste romance Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957) **** HEAVEN KNOWS, MR. ALLISON is a tender, deeply affecting wartime drama elevated by the remarkable chemistry between Robert Mitchum and Deborah Kerr as a Marine and a nun stranded behind enemy lines on a desert island. John Huston transforms their chaste, impossible romance into something emotionally rich and unforgettable, with gorgeous CinemaScope photography adding beauty to this intimate story. SEE LETTERBOXED FOR FULL REVIEW See more Orin D @RT64117979 Jan 2, 2026 I have loved this film since I saw it as a lad when it was released. The leads are both excellent n& she richly deserved the Academy Award nomination for Best Actress she received and should have won the award. He also deserved a nomination. This is one of Mitchum's lesser know great parts. Great romance & lots of solid action. I am not a militarist sort but this makes me wanna declare Semper Fidelis! Orin Domenico See more Blu B @RT43513976 Jan 1, 2025 A War Drama Classic that is really well made all around. The setting is beautiful, the two leads have great chemistry, and it's a very unique sort of hybrid with very little actual war in it. The film goes between hiding from the enemy and developing the relationships pretty effortlessly. I find is so interesting paraells of being a soldier in the marines and the church belonging to something bigger than yourself and yet how they hold you back as well for the two characters. My one complaint is despite having lots of substance, great direction, and characters, it's very slow and can prod along throughout. The tension can kind of fizzle out when Mitchum is infiltrating the enemy bunks because it feels like it just lingers a bit too long and holds on shots for too long. It needed a bit more franticness to it and a sense of urgency. At the same time there is almost a dreamlike quality to the whole thing too at times during the times the Japanese aren't there. It's also impressive some of the cool underwater shots, handheld shots, and the 8 minute opening with no dialouge. This is a very quiet film half the time and really has a understanding of what a motion picture is. You could easily turn the sound off and follow this completely. Anyone who is a fan of dramas, war films, the director, or the two leads should check this out. See more Franky L @kungfugrandma Feb 14, 2024 This is an interesting WWII movie, featuring a US Marine and Irish Nun who find themselves alone, together, after being separated from their units-church. Only two actors carry this movie, and Robert Mitchum is superb and believable as a kind hearted yet tough Marine. Definitely a must watch for classic movie watchers. See more Pat M @RT70881276 Jan 24, 2024 Charming, straightforward, honest performances from two people who genuinely liked and respected each other. Possibly true story told simply but unexpectedly holds your attention and affection from the start See more Mike F @RT08031912 Aug 13, 2023 Very well done WWII drama with some humor and romance all while stranded on an island being bombarded all around. See more Read all reviews

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