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Hell to Eternity

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  • 2h 11m
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Hell to Eternity (1960)
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When his adoptive Japanese-American family is sent to Manzanar after Pearl Harbor, a young Chicano enlists in the marines to become a hero in the Battle of Saipan.When his adoptive Japanese-American family is sent to Manzanar after Pearl Harbor, a young Chicano enlists in the marines to become a hero in the Battle of Saipan.When his adoptive Japanese-American family is sent to Manzanar after Pearl Harbor, a young Chicano enlists in the marines to become a hero in the Battle of Saipan.

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  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
    • Walter Roeber Schmidt(screenplay)
    • Gil Doud(story)
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Hunter
    • David Janssen
    • Vic Damone
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  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
    • Walter Roeber Schmidt(screenplay)
    • Gil Doud(story)
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Hunter
    • David Janssen
    • Vic Damone
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    • 40User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
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    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)
    Jeffrey Hunter in Hell to Eternity (1960)

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    Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter
    • Guy Gabaldonas Guy Gabaldon
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Sgt. Bill Hazenas Sgt. Bill Hazen
    Vic Damone
    Vic Damone
    • Cpl. Pete Lewisas Cpl. Pete Lewis
    Patricia Owens
    Patricia Owens
    • Sheila Lincolnas Sheila Lincoln
    Richard Eyer
    Richard Eyer
    • Guy - as a Boyas Guy - as a Boy
    John Larch
    John Larch
    • Capt. Schwabeas Capt. Schwabe
    Bill Williams
    Bill Williams
    • Leonardas Leonard
    Michi Kobi
    Michi Kobi
    • Sonoas Sono
    George Shibata
    • Kaz Uneas Kaz Une
    Reiko Sato
    Reiko Sato
    • Famikaas Famika
    Richard Gardner
    • Polaskias Polaski
    Bob Okazaki
    • Papa Uneas Papa Une
    George Matsui
    • George - as a Boyas George - as a Boy
    Nicky Blair
    Nicky Blair
    • Martinias Martini
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • George Uneas George Une
    • (as George Takai)
    Miiko Taka
    Miiko Taka
    • Esteras Ester
    Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki
    • Mother Uneas Mother Une
    • (as Tsuru Aoki Hayakawa)
    Sessue Hayakawa
    Sessue Hayakawa
    • Gen. Matsuias Gen. Matsui
    • Director
      • Phil Karlson
    • Writers
      • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
      • Walter Roeber Schmidt(screenplay)
      • Gil Doud(story)
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    True life story of Guy Gabaldon, a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by a Japanese-American foster family. Later, during the war, as his foster parents are interned at a camp for Japanese Americans, Gabaldon's ability to speak Japanese helps him become a lone-operating Marine hero. During the bloody capture of the island of Saipan, he convinces 800 Japanese to surrender after their general commits suicide. —Anonymous
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      • THE MARINES' BATTLE CRY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC! (original print ad - all caps)
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      • Biography
      • Drama
      • War
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      • Approved
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    • Trivia
      Several hundred veterans of the Japanese Imperial Army took part in the re-creation of the Battle of Saipan, which was filmed on Okinawa. In addition, about 500 U.S. Marines from Camp Hansen on the island were used in this film.
    • Goofs
      In all of Vic Damone's scenes as Cpl. Pete Lewis, he is seen wearing a very shiny gold bracelet, including in combat scenes. In reality, no person in combat would have ever been allowed to wear a shiny gold bracelet, nor would they have wanted to, out of concern for the bright glint given off which might betray their position. Damone should have been told to remove the bracelet during filming.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Schwabe: Lewis? How's it going? Says here you were shot in the ashcan.

      Pete: Not bad, sir. Could have been a howitzer.

    • Connections
      Referenced in To Tell the Truth: Tom Poston, Kitty Carlisle, Ralph Bellamy, Polly Bergen, (Guy Gabaldon, Terry Burnett & Alfred Delage - contestants) (1960)

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    8/10
    " I asked for a few prisoners. he brings in the whole dam Island "
    When the United States of America went to war with Imperial Japan, many a Japanese national joined the armed forces and served the U.S. with distinction and honor. Among those who stood out was this story of a young Chicano from Los Angeles. Good looking Jeffrey Hunter, plays Guy Gabaldon who was raised by a Japanese foster family. Despite the discredit of government officials who interned Japanese/American citizens at the beginning of World War II, the people endured their imprisonment with dignity and patience. Gabaldon, turned down by his own draft board, nevertheless, joins the Marines and meets two close friends, played by David Janssen and Vic Damone. The three make this story touching and believable and their combat experience creates a worthwhile saga. The movie centers on the volatile hard fought conflict on the island of Saipan, where a determined enemy refuses to surrender. Interestingly enough, Guy Gabaldon risks life and limb, saving the lives of thousands of America soldiers and Japanese civilians, yet fails to be nominated for the Medal of Honor. A great and Noble film which has since become a war-time Classic. ****
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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Beyond the Call
    • Filming locations
      • Okinawa, Japan
    • Production company
      • Atlantic Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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