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From Here to Eternity (1953) | Criteria

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From Here to Eternity

English • 1953 • 1h 58m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Romance War

Synopsis

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.

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Scene Stealers: Best Supporting Actors
Position 5
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Columbia’s Golden Era
Position 2
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October 2021
Position 54
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Starring Deborah Kerr
Position 9
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Three Starring Montgomery Clift
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorFred Zinnemann

WriterDaniel Taradash

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

ComposerGeorge Duning

EditorWilliam A. Lyon

ProducerBuddy Adler

Cast

Burt Lancasteras 1st Sgt. Milton Warden

Montgomery Cliftas Pvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt

Deborah Kerras Karen Holmes

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Additions: January 2020

Position 23

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Starring Burt Lancaster

Position 5

as Alma 'Lorene' Burke

Frank Sinatraas Pvt. Angelo Maggio

Philip Oberas Capt. Dana Holmes

Mickey Shaughnessyas Cpl. Leva

Harry Bellaveras Pvt. Mazzioli

Ernest Borgnineas Sgt. James R. 'Fatso' Judson

Jack Wardenas Cpl. Buckley

John Dennisas Sgt. Ike Galovitch

Merle Travisas Sal Anderson

Tim Ryanas Sgt. Pete Karelsen

Arthur Keeganas Treadwell

Barbara Morrisonas Mrs. Kipfer

Claude Akinsas Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhom (uncredited)

Don Dubbinsas Pvt. Friday Clark (uncredited)

George Reevesas Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)

Jean Willesas Annette (uncredited)

Delia Salvias Billie (uncredited)