To Hell and Back (1955)

To Hell and Back (1955) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Product Origin/Format:
Denmark ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
107 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Collectors Edition
Interactive Menu
Posters
Scene Access
Special Edition

Movie filmed in 1955 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Jesse Hibbs

Written By:
Gil Doud
Audie Murphy

Actors:
Audie Murphy ..... Audie Murphy
Marshall Thompson ..... Johnson
Charles Drake ..... Brandon
Jack Kelly ..... Kerrigan
Gregg Palmer ..... Lt. Manning
Paul Picerni ..... Valentino
David Janssen ..... Lt. Lee
Richard Castle ..... Kovak
Bruce Cowling ..... Caplt. Marks
Paul Langton ..... Col. Howe
Art Aragon ..... Sanchez
Felix Noriego ..... Swope
Denver Pyle ..... Thompson
Brett Halsey ..... Saunders
Susan Kohner ..... Maria

Synopsis:

The highly variable Audie Murphy delivers his best screen performance as "himself" in Universal's To Hell and Back. Based on the star's autobiography, this is the story of how Murphy became America's most-decorated soldier during WW II. After dwelling a bit on Murphy's hard-scrabble Texas upbringing, the story moves ahead to 1942, when, at 18, Audie joined the army. Within a year, he was a member of the 7th Army, serving in North Africa, Italy, France and ultimately Germany and Austria. One by one, the members of Murphy's Company B are killed in the war, until only three men from the original company are left. The bulk of the film is given over to Murphy's conspicuous acts of combat bravery, and his killing of 240 enemy soldiers. Highlighted by excellent battle sequences, To Hell and Back is a serviceable tribute to a most complex individual.

True-life account of the military career of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in WWII. Native of Texas, he was placed in charge of his many younger siblings on the death of his mother and decided to join the military at the age of 18 to provide for them. His many acts of bravery and heroism during the US military advance through Italy, France and into Germany earn him increasing rank and responsibility as well as the respect of his comrades in arms. Eventually he receives two dozen of the highest medals the US and France can bestow, culminating in the awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Biopic of the wartime exploits of Audie Murphy (played by himself), the most decorated US soldier in World War II. Starting with his boyhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, the story follows his enrollment in Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. A Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 12 March, 2023.