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Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity
1960 2h 11m6.3

Hell to Eternity

“The Marines' Battle Cry of the South Pacific!”

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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.

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DirectorPhil Karlson
ScreenplayWalter Roeber Schmidt, Ted Sherdeman
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 1, 1960
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 11m
Budget$800,000
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes18
GenresDrama, War
StudioAllied Artists Pictures, Atlantic Pictures Corporation

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Cast

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Guy Gabaldon

David Janssen

David Janssen

Sgt, Bill Hazen

Sessue Hayakawa

Sessue Hayakawa

General Matsui

Vic Damone

Vic Damone

Cpl. Pete Lewis

George Takei

George Takei

George Une

Reiko Sato

Reiko Sato

Famika

Patricia Owens

Patricia Owens

Sheila Lincoln

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

Guy - as a Boy

John Larch

John Larch

Capt. Schwabe

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Leonard

Michi Kobi

Michi Kobi

Sono

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George Shibata

Kaz Une

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Richard Gardner

Polaski

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hell to Eternity

Where can I watch Hell to Eternity?

Hell to Eternity (1960) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Hell to Eternity about?

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...

Who directed Hell to Eternity?

Hell to Eternity (1960) was directed by Phil Karlson. The film is a Drama, War production with a runtime of 2h 11m, rated 6.3/10.

How long is Hell to Eternity?

Hell to Eternity runs 2h 11m (131 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.3/10 from 18 votes. Genre: Drama, War.

Is Hell to Eternity worth watching?

Hell to Eternity is rated 6.3/10 by 18 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and War fans.