Hell to Eternity (1960)
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This standard wartime drama is divided into three chronological segments and is based on the experiences of the real Guy Gabaldon (played as an adult by Jeffrey Hunter, and as a boy by Richard Eyer). In the first segment, Guy is a homeless waif without many prospects when he is adopted by a Japanese-American family. He grows up just in time to be drafted into battle in World War II -- the bombing of Pearl Harbor has a particularly devastating effect on his family and their friends. After a wild last fling with two buddies (David Janssen and Vic Damone) and some women, Guy heads off to war where he distinguishes himself because of his fluency in Japanese. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Hell to Eternity
This standard wartime drama is divided into three chronological segments and is based on the experiences of the real Guy Gabaldon (played as an adult by Jeffrey Hunter, and as a boy by Richard Eyer). In the first segment, Guy is a homeless waif without many prospects when he is adopted by a Japanese-American family. He grows up just in time to be drafted into battle in World War II -- the bombing of Pearl Harbor has a particularly devastating effect on his family and their friends. After a wild last fling with two buddies (David Janssen and Vic Damone) and some women, Guy heads off to war where he distinguishes himself because of his fluency in Japanese. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 132 mins
Complete Cast of Hell to Eternity
- Jeffrey Hunter - Guy Gabaldon
- Vic Damone - Pete
- Richard Eyer - Guy as a Boy
- John Larch - Capt. Schwabe
- Michi Kobi - Sono
- Reiko Sato - Famika
- Bob Okazaki - Papa Une
- Tsuru Aoki - Mother Une
- George Takei - George
- David Janssen - Bill
- Patricia Owens - Sheila
- Sessue Hayakawa - Gen. Matsui
- Bill Williams - Leonard
- George Shibata - Kaz Une
- Richard Gardner - Polaski
- Nicky Blair - Martini
- Miiko Taka - Ester
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Writer(s):
- Ted Sherdeman, Walter Roeber Schmidt
- Producer(s):
- Irving H. Levin
- Categories:
- War
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