To Hell and Back (film)

thumb To Hell and Back is a 1955 film about the true World War II story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Directed by Jesse Hibbs. Written by Gil Doud, based on Murphy's 1949 memoir. The Exciting True-Life Story Of America's Most Decorated Hero Narrator War, to the foot soldier, is a continual fight for a few yards of dirt that always seemed to lie ahead of him, to be taken from the enemy or to be held at all costs. Why? As often as not he doesn't know in regard to the overall campaign. On Sicily, all he knew was that he took the entire island in 38 days - What he had accomplished gave the Allies a giant base of operation close to the Italian mainland. For the next couple of months, the 3rd division continually engaged the enemy. As usual, the foot soldier wasn't concerned with why. His greatest concerns were a vicious German defense, the fact that Italy was one mountain after another, and that weather conditions were impossible. Private/Corporal Johnson Get through the first three or four days, you'll be just like us. That's what it means to be a veteran: You're scared all the time. He doesn't want you for friends. That's why he did it. You see, when you guys have been in the line as long as we have, you find out it's no good to make friends. Because when a friend gets it, well, it's rough on you. The buddies that come with you, you're stuck with, but you don't make no new ones. It's the dyin' truth. Private/Staff Sergeant 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. [Observing the starving Italian orphans picking through garbage cans] They picked a great time to be born, didn't they? Other Marine Recruiting Sergeant: It'll take more than a letter from your guardian to get you into this outfit, sonny. We separate the men from the boys, but we like to have something to start with. Why don't you try the Navy? Dialogue Kerrigan: The 36th is a Texas outfit. Somebody's got to give them a hand. Audie Murphy: They were doing all right until they started drafting you Yankees. Audie Murphy: Hey, we got a new lieutenant! Kerrigan: I hope he's luckier than the last one. Lt. Manning: At 0500 we'll open up with small arms fire. The 7th will move across at the same time. I'm sure the Jerries will throw some entertainment our way. Audie Murphy: I think you can count on it, Lieutenant. Cast Audie Murphy — Himself Marshall Thompson — Private/Corporal Johnson Charles Drake — Private Brandon Jack Kelly — Private/Staff Sergeant Kerrigan Gregg Palmer — Lieutenant Manning Paul Picerni — Private/Corporal Valentino David Janssen — Lieutenant Lee Richard Castle — Private Kovak Bruce Cowling — Captain Marks Paul Langton — Colonel Howe Art Aragon — Private Sanchez Felix Noriego — Private Swope Denver Pyle — Private Thompson Brett Halsey — Private Saunders Susan Kohner — Maria Anabel Shaw — Helen Mary Field — Mrs. Murphy Gordon Gebert — Audie as a boy Julian Upton — Corporal Steiner External links 0048729 Category:1955 American films Category:1955 English-language films Category:American biographical films Category:Films based on non-fiction books Category:World War II films Category:Films based on true stories