From Here to Eternity
In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.
Critics Sentiment
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor as Warden takes command and leads resistance
Maggio escapes the stockade beaten and dies in Prewitt's arms
The film jumps dramatically from Maggio's sentimental death scene (5.8) to the highly praised knife fight between Prewitt and Judson (8.2), a swing of 2.4 points.
Critics view From Here to Eternity as a well-crafted ensemble piece that works despite its soap opera elements, with standout performances from the entire cast. The film builds through personal dramas and conflicts to reach its climactic peak with the Pearl Harbor attack, which reviewers universally praise as providing effective catharsis. While some critics note the melodramatic aspects and dated elements, most appreciate it as classic Hollywood filmmaking with exceptional acting.
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Burt Lancaster
1st Sgt. Milton Warden
Montgomery Clift
Pvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt
Deborah Kerr
Karen Holmes
Donna Reed
Alma 'Lorene' Burke
Frank Sinatra
Pvt. Angelo Maggio
Philip Ober
Capt. Dana Holmes
Mickey Shaughnessy
Cpl. Leva
Harry Bellaver
Pvt. Mazzioli
Ernest Borgnine
Sgt. James R. 'Fatso' Judson
Jack Warden
Cpl. Buckley
John Dennis
Sgt. Ike Galovitch
Merle Travis
Sal Anderson
Tim Ryan
Sgt. Pete Karelsen
Arthur Keegan
Treadwell
Barbara Morrison
Mrs. Kipfer
Claude Akins
Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhom (uncredited)
Don Dubbins
Pvt. Friday Clark (uncredited)
George Reeves
Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)
Jean Willes
Annette (uncredited)
Delia Salvi
Billie (uncredited)
Crew
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