Hell to Eternity (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1960, Hell to Eternity is a drama and war film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 131 minutes. “The Marines' Battle Cry of the South Pacific!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Hell to Eternity stars Jeffrey Hunter as Guy Gabaldon, David Janssen as Sgt, Bill Hazen, Sessue Hayakawa as General Matsui and Vic Damone as Cpl. Pete Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hell to Eternity has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell to Eternity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell to Eternity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell to Eternity (1960)?
- In US, Hell to Eternity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell to Eternity worth watching?
- Hell to Eternity holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hell to Eternity?
- Hell to Eternity stars Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Sessue Hayakawa, Vic Damone and George Takei.
- When was Hell to Eternity released?
- Hell to Eternity was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.