
Hell to Eternity
The Marines' Battle Cry of the South Pacific!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Hell to Eternity
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1960-08-01
- Runtime: 131 minutes
- Rating: 6.6/10 (16 votes)
- Budget: $800,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Allied Artists Pictures, Atlantic Pictures Corporation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.4137
- Languages: Spanish, English, Japanese
Cast & Crew

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
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Trailers & Clips
Beach Landing at The Battle of Saipan
Brian Trenchard-Smith on HELL TO ETERNITY
Hell to Eternity - Trailer
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What is Hell to Eternity?▼
Hell to Eternity is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1960-08-01.
Who are the main actors in Hell to Eternity?▼
The main cast includes Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Sessue Hayakawa, Vic Damone, George Takei, .
Where can I watch Hell to Eternity online?▼
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Is Hell to Eternity based on a true story?▼
The Marines' Battle Cry of the South Pacific!
What is the IMDb rating of Hell to Eternity?▼
Hell to Eternity has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 16 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Hell to Eternity?▼
The movie had a production budget of $800,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Hell to Eternity?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Allied Artists Pictures, Atlantic Pictures Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Hell to Eternity filmed?▼
Hell to Eternity was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Hell to Eternity?▼
The total runtime of Hell to Eternity is 131 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Hell to Eternity.
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