Back from Eternity(1956)
Ooh that Ekberg!
Back from Eternity Synopsis
A South American plane loaded with an assortment of characters crash lands in a remote jungle area in the middle of a storm. The passengers then discover they are in an area inhabited by vicious cannibals and must escape before they are found. A remake of Five Came Back (1939).
Back from Eternity (1956) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Farrow, released on September 7, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger and Phyllis Kirk. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- John Farrow
- Writers:
- Richard Carroll, Jonathan Latimer
- Producers:
- John Farrow
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- John Farrow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Back from Eternity (1956) Trailer
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Back from Eternity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Ryan
as Bill Lonagan
Anita Ekberg
as Rena
Rod Steiger
as Vasquel
Phyllis Kirk
as Louise Melhorn
Keith Andes
as Joe Brooks
Gene Barry
as Jud Ellis
Fred Clark
as Crimp
Beulah Bondi
as Martha Spangler
Cameron Prud'Homme
as Prof. Henry Spangler
Jesse White
as Pete Boswick
Adele Mara
as Maria Alvarez - Stewardess
Jon Provost
as Tommy Malone
Key crew
Directed by John Farrow, written by Richard Carroll and Jonathan Latimer, produced by John Farrow.
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Back from Eternity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 26 ratings.
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Back from Eternity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back from Eternity online?
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Back from Eternity (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Back from Eternity?
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The main cast of Back from Eternity (1956) includes Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk and Keith Andes. The film was directed by John Farrow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back from Eternity released?
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Back from Eternity was released on September 7, 1956 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Back from Eternity worth watching?
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Back from Eternity (1956) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Back from Eternity?
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Yes. The official Back from Eternity trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.