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To Hell and Back poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.9 / 100
1955·Action / Biography / Drama·1h 46m

TO HELL AND BACK

“Rejected by the Marines, the Navy, and the Army paratroopers due to his small size and youthful appearance, when he was finally accepted by the army Murphy became the most decorated soldier in U.S. history!!!”

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.

Above the Line
Jesse Hibbs·DirectorGil Doud·WriterMaury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyEdward Curtiss·Editor
Cast
Audie Murphy·Audie MurphyMarshall Thompson·JohnsonCharles Drake·BrandonGregg Palmer·Lt ManningDavid Janssen·Lt LeeDenver Pyle·ThompsonJack Kelly·KerriganPaul Picerni·ValentinoPaul Langton·Colonel HoweBrett Halsey·Saunders
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jesse Hibbs·Director
Writing· 1
Gil Doud·Writer
Camera· 1
Maury Gertsman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward Curtiss·Editor
Art & Design· 5
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionRobert Clatworthy·Art DirectionBud Westmore·Makeup ArtistJohn P. Austin·Set DecorationRussell A. Gausman·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Aaron Rosenberg·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Joan St. Oegger·HairstylistBob Herron·Stunts
By the Numbers
77.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Heroic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a male soldier in the foreground, wearing a helmet and a light-colored uniform with sergeant stripes, holding a machine gun. Behind him, an ”

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Key Elements
Machine GunMilitary HelmetsMilitary UniformsAirplanesExplosion
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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