Between Heaven and Hell (1956)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard Fleischer
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Between Heaven and Hell
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast of Between Heaven and Hell
- Robert Wagner - Sam Gifford
- Broderick Crawford - Waco
- Robert Keith - Col. Gozzens
- Mark Damon - Terry
- Skip Homeier - Swanson
- Tod Andrews - Ray Mosby
- Bart Burns - Raker
- Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer - Savage
- Frank Gorshin - Millard
- Scotty Morrow - Raker Boy
- Scatman Crothers - George
- Terry Moore - Jenny
- Buddy Ebsen - Willie
- Brad Dexter - Joe Johnson
- Harvey Lembeck - Bernard Meleski
- L.Q. Jones - Kenny
- Biff Elliot - Tom Thumb
- Frank Gerstle - Col. Miles
- Gregg Martell - Sellers
- Darlene Fields - Mrs. Raker
- Brad Morrow - Oldest Raker Boy
- Kenneth Clark - Morgan
- Director(s):
- Richard Fleischer
- Writer(s):
- Harry Brown
- Producer(s):
- Bill Walsh, David Weisbart
- Categories:
- War
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