Between Heaven and Hell (1956) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Robert Wagner stars as insensitive Southern landowner who gets a much-overdue dose of humility and democracy when he's drafted into the army. Unable to curb his arrogance, Wagner runs afoul of a sadistic military officer (Broderick Crawford), who makes it his mission in life to break the recalcitrant recruit. After rescuing a fellow soldier (Buddy Ebsen), Wagner discovers he has the inner strength to change his outlook on life, and to stand up to the vicious Crawford. Based on a novel by Francis I. Gwaltney, Between Heaven and Hell features uncredited appearances by Frank Gorshin, Scatman Crothers, and Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
DVD Release Date:
05/21/2002
Run Time:
94 min.
Production Co.:
20th Century Fox
Director(s):
Themes:
Fighting the System, Military Life, Obsessive Quests, Great Battles, Journey of Self-Discovery
Tone:
Confrontational, Earnest, Matter-of-Fact
Keywords:
Southerner, coming-of-age, cross-cultural-relations, drill-sergeant, landowner, prejudice, survivor, training, war
Setting:
war
Time Period:
World War II
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
