Hell to Eternity
"The Marines' Battle Cry of the South Pacific!"
Originally released in 1960. Hell to Eternity is a drama/war film. directed by Phil Karlson. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, and Sessue Hayakawa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (18 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
Production Companies
- Allied Artists Pictures
- Atlantic Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fo...
Who directed Hell to Eternity?
Hell to Eternity was directed by Phil Karlson.
How long is Hell to Eternity?
Hell to Eternity has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Hell to Eternity released?
Hell to Eternity was released on August 1, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hell to Eternity?
The main cast of Hell to Eternity includes Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Sessue Hayakawa, Vic Damone, George Takei.