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To Hell and Back (2014)
Director: Christine Swanson
Cast: Ernie Hudson, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Gregory Alan Williams, Brandon Scott
Runtime82 min
RatingG
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Joe Patterson (Ernie Hudson), a wealthy land developer, learns as God and the Devil take a wager on his blessed life that results in a series of tragedies that test his faith. With a happy wife (Vanessa Bell Calloway) and six beautiful kids, Joe struggles to endure murder, fatal accidents and illness all while doing his best to remain truthful to the God he believes has given him everything.
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To Hell and Back, a 2014 drama directed by Christine Swanson, has received a mixed critical reception. The film follows a wealthy land developer whose blessed life is tested by a series of tragedies, leading him to question his faith. While the film has not received significant awards recognition, audience ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes suggest a generally positive reception from viewers.
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Directed by Christine Swanson, 'To Hell and Back' (2014) is a powerfully emotional drama that explores themes of faith, tragedy, and the human spirit. Anchored by Ernie Hudson's gripping performance as a wealthy man whose charmed life is upended by a series of devastating events, the film offers a nuanced examination of how one's beliefs are tested in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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To Hell and Back is a Technicolor and CinemaScope war film released in 1955. It was directed by Jesse Hibbs and stars Audie Murphy as himself. It is based on the 1949 autobiography of the same name and is an account of Murphy's World War II experiences as a soldier in the U.S. Army. The book was ghostwritten by his friend, David "Spec" McClure, who served in the U.S. Army's Signal Corps during World War II.
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