by Hal Erickson
synopsis
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.
characteristics
- Drill-sergeant
- Southern
- Landowner
- Journey Of Self-Discovery
- Obsessive Quests
- Military Life
- Great Battles
- War
- Survivor
- Training
- Survival
- Cross-cultural-relations
- Coming-of-age
- Fighting The System
- Prejudice
