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!!!"

Oct 18 1955 Approved 1h 46m
Action, Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Gil Doud, Audie Murphy

Directed by

Jesse Hibbs

Cast

Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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6,448
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
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