# Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957)

> A stranded marine and a steadfast nun forge an unlikely alliance and profound intimacy while hiding from Japanese forces on a remote Pacific island.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23143

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Adventure, War, Drama
- Director: John Huston
- Cast: Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050490/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: stirring, suspenseful, intimate, classic film night, wartime drama evening

## Synopsis

A marine and a nun find solace on a deserted island, but their peace is shattered by war.

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