Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison1957

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
If a war movie can be lovely, this is it. John Huston directed this touching World War II story about a Marine (Robert Mitchum) stranded with a nun (Deborah Kerr) on a Pacific island overrun by Japanese. After initial antagonism, the resulting kinsh… more »



Cpl. Allison, USMC:
I, uh... I've never loved anyone or anybody before... I've never even *lived* before. Never really... lived. That's why I want to ask you to marry me. I want to look after you... not only while we're here but for the rest of our lives. So, tell me, ma'am, if there's a chance.

Cpl. Allison, USMC:
I don't mean to give offense. ma'am, but... is there?

Sister Angela:
No, Mr. Allison. You see, I've already given my heart... to Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Cpl. Allison, USMC:
Like you was engaged or somethin'?

Sister Angela:
Yes.

Sister Angela:
This is the ring, and when I take my final vows, I'll wear a gold one: a marriage ring.

Cpl. Allison, USMC:
Oh, I didn't know it was set up like that. I guess I didn't have no right to speak.

Cpl. Allison, USMC:
Well, I guess I'll go fix that lean-to for ya!

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