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To Hell and Back

  • 19551955
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  • 1h 46m
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Audie Murphy in To Hell and Back (1955)
The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.
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The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.

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5.4K
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  • Director
    • Jesse Hibbs
  • Writers
    • Gil Doud(written for the screen by)
    • Audie Murphy(autobiography "To Hell And Back")
  • Stars
    • Audie Murphy
    • Marshall Thompson
    • Charles Drake
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  • Director
    • Jesse Hibbs
  • Writers
    • Gil Doud(written for the screen by)
    • Audie Murphy(autobiography "To Hell And Back")
  • Stars
    • Audie Murphy
    • Marshall Thompson
    • Charles Drake
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    • 56User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy
    • Audie Murphyas Audie Murphy
    Marshall Thompson
    Marshall Thompson
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Charles Drake
    Charles Drake
    • Brandonas Brandon
    Jack Kelly
    Jack Kelly
    • Kerriganas Kerrigan
    Gregg Palmer
    Gregg Palmer
    • Lt. Manningas Lt. Manning
    Paul Picerni
    Paul Picerni
    • Valentinoas Valentino
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Lt. Leeas Lt. Lee
    Richard Castle
    • Kovakas Kovak
    Bruce Cowling
    Bruce Cowling
    • Capt. Marksas Capt. Marks
    Paul Langton
    Paul Langton
    • Col. Howeas Col. Howe
    Art Aragon
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    Felix Noriego
    • Swopeas Swope
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Thompsonas Thompson
    Brett Halsey
    Brett Halsey
    • Saundersas Saunders
    Susan Kohner
    Susan Kohner
    • Mariaas Maria
    Anabel Shaw
    Anabel Shaw
    • Helenas Helen
    Mary Field
    Mary Field
    • Mrs. Murphyas Mrs. Murphy
    Gordon Gebert
    • Audie - as A Boyas Audie - as A Boy
    • Director
      • Jesse Hibbs
    • Writers
      • Gil Doud(written for the screen by)
      • Audie Murphy(autobiography "To Hell And Back")
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    • Trivia
      Audie Murphy originally declined the opportunity to portray himself in the movie, not wanting people to think that he was attempting to cash in on his role as a war hero. Murphy initially suggested his friend Tony Curtis to play him. They had worked together on three westerns--Sierra (1950), Kansas Raiders (1950) and The Cimarron Kid (1952).
    • Goofs
      In the final combat scene, Audie Murphy is shown on an abandoned and burning M4 Sherman tank, firing its .50-caliber machine gun at the German attackers. In fact, Murphy performed this heroic action on an M10 tank destroyer, not an M4 tank.
    • Quotes

      Kerrigan: [after a jumpy Murphy shoots at his own image in a mirror] Man, that's the first time I ever seen a Texan beat himself to the draw.

    • Alternate versions
      West German theatrical version was cut by approx. 5 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Young Warriors (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Dogface Soldier
      Words and Music by Bert Gold and Ken Hart

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    10/10
    A classic and unique movie
    To Hell And Back rates as one of the truly classic and unique movies of our time. To have Audie Murphy himself have to remember and "relive" his war experiences, having been removed from them for only ten years, is unprecedented.The movie is the forerunner of such movies as We Were Soldiers Once...and Black Hawk Down. Although Col. Tom Moore was only an on scene adviser he also relived some of the scenes(his own admission) that were depicted in "..Soldiers..." Black Hawk Down depicted actual footage of the battle. The historical and personal accuracy of these movies is tremendous. Audie, however paid a bitter price. His war experiences tormented him the rest of his life with constant insomnia, depression and anxiety. I was lucky enough to meet him at Suffolk Downs Race Track in 1959 or 1960. I always wondered what became of his siblings and sister. Audie Murphy is a true hero of the twentieth century. Everyone should take note of what true character, integrity and loyalty Audie gave us. Thank you Audie.
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    • Release date
      • February 3, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Do pakla i natrag
    • Filming locations
      • Oak Creek Wildlife Area, Naches, Washington, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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