# To Hell and Back (1955)

> A Texas youth becomes one of World War II’s most decorated American soldiers in this earnest dramatization starring the real Audie Murphy as himself.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9994

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Action, Romance, Drama, History, War
- Director: Jesse Hibbs
- Cast: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Gregg Palmer, David Janssen, Denver Pyle, Jack Kelly, Paul Picerni
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048729/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: earnest, patriotic, suspenseful, classic war film night, history focused viewing

## Synopsis

A soldier's journey from humble beginnings to legendary heroism unfolds in a gripping tale of valor and sacrifice.

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