Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957)

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.

Genres: Adventure, War, Drama

What to watch after Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

• From Here to Eternity (1953) — Same subject: world war ii
• All This, and Heaven Too (1940) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Red Badge of Courage (1951) — John Huston directed both
• The Enemy Below (1957)
• Destination Tokyo (1943) — Same subject: world war ii
• Hell in the Pacific (1968) — Same subject: world war ii, pacific war