Hell to Eternity (1960)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Hell to Eternity
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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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 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. Hell to Eternity is a Drama, War movie, released on 1960-08-01, runtime 131 minutes.
Is Hell to Eternity worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hell to Eternity 6.3 out of 10 from 21 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hell to Eternity?
In the United States, Hell to Eternity is free to watch on Plex and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Phil Karlson
Cast
- 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
- Michi Kobi as Sono
- George Shibata as Kaz Une
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Sources
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