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To Hell and Back

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Young Audie Murphy's (playing himself) father abandons his large family, and Audie becomes the main breadwinner. When World War II breaks out, Murphy wants to enlist, but looks too young and small to make a good fighter. Nevertheless, admitted as an infantryman by the Army, Murphy proves a courageous soldier. The film, based on Murphy's life, reenacts his many battles, including the ultimate feat that earned him a Congressional Medal of Honor: single-handedly turning back a German attack.
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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 4, 2021
2.5/4
Murphy is fine playing himself, although the way in which he purses his lips and stares steely-eyed at the enemy following each death of a friend reminds me of Bill Bixby's David Banner intoning, "Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 4, 2005
3/5
Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan Oct 15, 2004
4/5
Murphy playing himself is an oddity in a film of this type, but it seems to work. Go to Full Review Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Apr 7, 2004
5/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Oct 10, 2003
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Aug 8, 2002
B
A most pleasing biopic of a genuine WW11 hero. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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bruce F @bruce999 Aug 14, 2026 it's well acted, and believable. war movie See more Feb 25, 2021 A first person clip show with terrible jokes and wooden acting. It's a Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer with Gentle Ben production. It has heart, but mostly, it's bad. See more Paul G @RT67423558 Dec 20, 2020 Given the film is based on a true story and the main actor is the soldier in questions we should be pretty sure of the authenticity of the scenes. Its a really good film, i started to wonder why he won so many medals but this becomes pretty clear the further you get into the film. Great. See more Thomas M @TMProofreader Jun 15, 2020 The best thrilling movie ever made! With the best movie character ever portrayed: Audie Murphy as himself! See more Apr 5, 2019 Love this movie. I have watched several times. See more Nov 11, 2018 My favourite Veteran's Day movie of all time! See more Read all reviews
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Jesse Hibbs

Director

Audie Murphy

Self

Marshall Thompson

Johnson

Charles Drake

Brandon

Jack Kelly

Kerrigan

Paul Picerni

Valentino

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Synopsis Young Audie Murphy's (playing himself) father abandons his large family, and Audie becomes the main breadwinner. When World War II breaks out, Murphy wants to enlist, but looks too young and small to make a good fighter. Nevertheless, admitted as an infantryman by the Army, Murphy proves a courageous soldier. The film, based on Murphy's life, reenacts his many battles, including the ultimate feat that earned him a Congressional Medal of Honor: single-handedly turning back a German attack.
Director
Jesse Hibbs
Producer
Aaron Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Gil Doud
Production Co
Universal International Pictures
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 22, 2016
Runtime
1h 46m
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