Back from Eternity
1956, English. Directed by John Farrow.
Ooh that Ekberg!
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).
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John FarrowDirector
- Robert RyanBill Lonagan
- Anita EkbergRena
- Rod SteigerVasquel
- Phyllis KirkLouise Melhorn
- Keith AndesJoe Brooks
- Gene BarryJud Ellis
- Fred ClarkCrimp
- Beulah BondiMartha Spangler
- Cameron Prud'HommeProf. Henry Spangler
- Jesse WhitePete Boswick
- Adele MaraMaria Alvarez - Stewardess
- Jon ProvostTommy Malone
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Carroll, Jonathan Latimer
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How long is Back from Eternity?
Back from Eternity runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Back from Eternity have a post-credits scene?
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Back from Eternity parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Back from Eternity is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Back from Eternity on?
Back from Eternity isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Back from Eternity?
If you liked Back from Eternity, try The Naked Prey, The Naked Jungle, Mogambo.
Who directed Back from Eternity?
Back from Eternity (1956) was directed by John Farrow and stars Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger.