Hell to Eternity(1960)
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Hell to Eternity Synopsis
Based on the story about Guy Gabaldon, a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by a Japanese-American foster family. After Pearl Harbor, his foster family is interned at the Manzanar camp for Japanese Americans, while he enlists in the Marines, where his ability to speak Japanese becomes a vital asset. During the Battle of Saipan, he convinces 800 Japanese to surrender after their general commits suicide.
Hell to Eternity (1960) is a drama and war film directed by Phil Karlson, released on August 1, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Sessue Hayakawa and Vic Damone. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Karlson
- Writers:
- Ted Sherdeman, Walter Roeber Schmidt, Gil Doud
- Producers:
- Irving H. Levin
- Cinematographer:
- Burnett Guffey
- Composer:
- Leith Stevens
- Production:
- Allied Artists Pictures, Atlantic Pictures Corporation
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
Hell to Eternity (1960) Trailer
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Hell to Eternity Videos & Clips
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Hell to Eternity - Trailer
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Beach Landing at The Battle of Saipan
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Brian Trenchard-Smith on HELL TO ETERNITY
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Hell to Eternity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeffrey Hunter
as Guy Gabaldon
David Janssen
as Sgt, Bill Hazen
Sessue Hayakawa
as General Matsui
Vic Damone
as Cpl. Pete Lewis
George Takei
as George Une
Reiko Sato
as Famika
Patricia Owens
as Sheila Lincoln
Richard Eyer
as Guy - as a Boy
John Larch
as Capt. Schwabe
Bill Williams
as Leonard
Michi Kobi
as Sono
- George Shibata
George Shibata
as Kaz Une
Key crew
Directed by Phil Karlson, written by Ted Sherdeman, Walter Roeber Schmidt and Gil Doud, produced by Irving H. Levin.
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Hell to Eternity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 21 ratings.
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Hell to Eternity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hell to Eternity online?
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Hell to Eternity (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hell to Eternity?
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The main cast of Hell to Eternity (1960) includes Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Sessue Hayakawa, Vic Damone and George Takei. The film was directed by Phil Karlson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hell to Eternity released?
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Hell to Eternity was released on August 1, 1960 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Hell to Eternity worth watching?
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Hell to Eternity (1960) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hell to Eternity?
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