Review of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957) by Aj R — 16 Sep 2009
During World War II, a Marine corporal is shipwrecked on a Pacific Island, whose only other inhabitant is a Catholic nun. Essentially a two-character play set against a tropical background, this is a triumph for all concerned.
Stars Robert Mitchum and Deborah Kerr give such convincing, understand performance that you almost feel as if you are an unwanted observer, especially as their two so-very-different character begin to fall in love.
John Huston may have been one of the most erratic film directors, but, with the right cast and material, he could achieve greatness, as he does here.
This review of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957) was written by Aj R on 16 Sep 2009.
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison has generally received very positive reviews.
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