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From Here to Eternity

  • 19531953
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
47K
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POPULARITY
4,531
2,936
  • Cast & crew
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Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Ernest Borgnine, Montgomery Clift, and Donna Reed in From Here to Eternity (1953)
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  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War

At a U.S. Army base in 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his commanding officer's wife and top aide begin a tentative affair.At a U.S. Army base in 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his commanding officer's wife and top aide begin a tentative affair.At a U.S. Army base in 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his commanding officer's wife and top aide begin a tentative affair.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
47K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,531
2,936
  • Director
    • Fred Zinnemann
  • Writers
    • Daniel Taradash(screen play)
    • James Jones(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Montgomery Clift
    • Deborah Kerr
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fred Zinnemann
  • Writers
    • Daniel Taradash(screen play)
    • James Jones(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Montgomery Clift
    • Deborah Kerr
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 8 Oscars
      • 25 wins & 9 nominations total

    Videos1

    From Here to Eternity: WW II 60th Anniversary Commemorative Box Set
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    From Here to Eternity: WW II 60th Anniversary Commemorative Box Set

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    Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Ernest Borgnine, Mickey Shaughnessy, and Jack Warden in From Here to Eternity (1953)
    Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity (1953)
    Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity (1953)
    Burt Lancaster, Claude Akins, and Tim Ryan in From Here to Eternity (1953)
    Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, and Don Dubbins in From Here to Eternity (1953)
    Montgomery Clift in From Here to Eternity (1953)
    "From Here to Eternity" Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra
    "From Here to Eternity" Director Fred Zinnemann
    Frank Sinatra in dressing room on the set of "From Here to Eternity" 1953 © 1978 Bob Willoughby
    "From Here to Eternity" Marlon Brando visits Fred Zinnemann and Montgomery Clift on the set
    Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen at an event for From Here to Eternity (1953)
    "From Here to Eternity" Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed

    Top cast

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    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • Sgt. Milton Wardenas Sgt. Milton Warden
    Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift
    • Robert E. Lee Prewittas Robert E. Lee Prewitt
    Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr
    • Karen Holmesas Karen Holmes
    Donna Reed
    Donna Reed
    • Alma - aka Loreneas Alma - aka Lorene
    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Angelo Maggioas Angelo Maggio
    Philip Ober
    Philip Ober
    • Capt. Dana Holmesas Capt. Dana Holmes
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    • Sgt. Levaas Sgt. Leva
    Harry Bellaver
    Harry Bellaver
    • Mazziolias Mazzioli
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Sgt. 'Fatso' Judsonas Sgt. 'Fatso' Judson
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Cpl. Buckleyas Cpl. Buckley
    John Dennis
    John Dennis
    • Sgt. Ike Galovitchas Sgt. Ike Galovitch
    Merle Travis
    Merle Travis
    • Sal Andersonas Sal Anderson
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    • Sgt. Pete Karelsenas Sgt. Pete Karelsen
    Arthur Keegan
    • Treadwellas Treadwell
    Barbara Morrison
    Barbara Morrison
    • Mrs. Kipferas Mrs. Kipfer
    Claude Akins
    Claude Akins
    • Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhomas Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhom
    • (uncredited)
    Vicki Bakken
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Barstow
    • Roxanneas Roxanne
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Fred Zinnemann
    • Writers
      • Daniel Taradash(screen play)
      • James Jones(based upon the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    It's 1941. Robert E. Lee Prewitt has requested Army transfer and has ended up at Schofield in Hawaii. His new captain, Dana Holmes, has heard of his boxing prowess and is keen to get him to represent the company. However, 'Prew' is adamant that he doesn't box anymore, so Captain Holmes gets his subordinates to make his life a living hell. Meanwhile Sergeant Warden starts seeing the captain's wife, who has a history of seeking external relief from a troubled marriage. Prew's friend Maggio has a few altercations with the sadistic stockade Sergeant 'Fatso' Judson, and Prew begins falling in love with social club employee Lorene. Unbeknownst to anyone, the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor looms in the distance. —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
    • dead soldier
    • drunk soldier
    • bugler
    • u.s. army
    • dysfunctional marriage
    • 268 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Pouring out of impassioned pages...brawling their way to greatness on the screen!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Montgomery Clift threw himself into the character of Prewitt, learning to play the bugle (even though he knew he'd be dubbed) and taking boxing lessons. Fred Zinnemann said, "Clift forced the other actors to be much better than they really were. That's the only way I can put it. He got performances from the other actors, he got reactions from the other actors that were totally genuine."
    • Goofs
      The impromptu bugle solo in the club includes notes that only a trumpet could hit.
    • Quotes

      Robert E. Lee "Prew' Prewitt: Nobody ever lies about being lonely.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS HAWAII 1941
    • Connections
      Edited from December 7th (1943)
    • Soundtracks
      Re-enlistment Blues
      (1953)
      by James Jones, Fred Karger, Robert Wells
      Sung by men in the barracks twice
      Played often in the score

    User reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    Romance & History
    The folks who made PEARL HARBOR should have done their homework on how to bring a personal romance into a historical event. This film should have been at the top of their list.

    The Pearl Harbor attack is the climax of the film as well as of the various intricate human relationships in the film. This is a classic piece of romantic history, and the beach scene is probably one of the most erotic ever done -- all the more impressive because it has no nudity.

    This is a real saga of human passion and how it is affected by history. Whether you see PEARL HARBOR or not is up to you. But definitely see this film.
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    • mermatt
    • Jun 10, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Od tod do večnosti
    • Filming locations
      • Halona Beach Cove, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,650,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,416
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,176
      • Dec 7, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,416
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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