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From Here to Eternity

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At an Army barracks in Hawaii in the days preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor, lone-wolf soldier and boxing champion Prew Prewitt (Montgomery Clift) refuses to box, preferring to play the bugle instead. Hard-hearted Capt. Holmes (Philip Ober) subjects Prew to a grueling series of punishments while, unknown to Holmes, the gruff but fair Sgt. Warden (Burt Lancaster) engages in a clandestine affair with the captain's mistreated wife (Deborah Kerr).

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It has perhaps aged poorly, but this languidly paced WWII romance remains an iconic, well-acted film, featuring particularly strong performances from Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 07/28/2022
Jones' bulky book does such an honest job of storytelling that it triumphs over its pedestrian prose; the movie succeeds by the smooth efficiency of Fred Zinnemann's lean, intelligent direction, and by the superlative casting. Go to Full Review Richard L. Coe Washington Post 07/25/2022
You will ask how closely this follows the events and rugged dialogue of the book. There are omissions, particularly of language, but the story changes have a stunning ring of truth to them. Go to Full Review Marjory Adams Boston Globe 03/17/2022
It is the film of the year from its professional production to its smallest characterization. It has authority and style as well as an entertainment value for every filmgoing adult. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 13
3.5/4
Fred Zinnemann's strength as a director was less on the technical side and more in line with coaxing stellar performances out of his actors, and with this film, he drew a royal flush. Go to Full Review Ian Kane Epoch Times 09/03/2024
4/5
Its portrayal of military life was gritty for its time, showing that the struggles and flaws of service members are just as complex as those in civilian society. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/14/2023
Remembered best for its dreamy and iconic beach scene, From Here to Eternity was ahead of its time in the way it tackled topics of sex and infidelity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Erika Mar 26 Classic filled with Hollywood legends and great performances. See more Farah R. @Farah Feb 25 After hearing so much about this film and its iconic status in cinema history, I had to see what all the hype was about. I came to realize that From Here to Eternity is a dated, lackluster film that hinges on interpersonal conflict, which ultimately feels underwhelming to audiences looking for something more engaging. See more Christian K @ckacar Jan 28 A straight melodrama that I can't say intrigued me very much, despite its well-regarded cast. The characters and drama fell flat on the screen. See more Bookies B @BookiesBeat Jan 8 Burt Lancaster and Kerr's soap opera scenes are difficult to sit through and drag on for too long. They seem at odds with the rest of the pictures' more "realistic" approach, elevated by Montgomery Clift's fine acting but not enough to compensate for lacklustre storytelling. This movie seemed more aimed at the housewives of middle America who require a Disneyfied version of reality. The author James Jones didn't appear to be impressed with it either. See more Per S @RT83737705 05/05/2025 A true classic about love, conflict, friendship and commitment - with acting performances and perspective that can make one emotional. See more Insomniac X @RT03001349 04/25/2025 Well-acted tragic character drama set in the shadow of the Pearl Harbor bombing. Memorable for its unusually direct depictions of alcoholism, infidelity, corruption, and violence in the US military. See more Read all reviews
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Fred Zinnemann

Director

Burt Lancaster

1st Sgt. Milton Warden

Montgomery Clift

Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt

Deborah Kerr

Karen Holmes

Frank Sinatra

Pvt. Angelo Maggio

Donna Reed

Alma Burke (Lorene)

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From Here to Eternity (1953) From Here to Eternity (1953) From Here to Eternity (1953) Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the film "From Here to Eternity." Montgomery Clift (left) and Burt Lancaster (right), in the film "From Here to Eternity." The film's director Fred Zinnemann (left), shown here on set with Ernest Borgnine. Pictured (left to right): Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, the film's producer Buddy Adler and James Jones, who wrote the novel "From Here to Eternity." View more photos

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Synopsis At an Army barracks in Hawaii in the days preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor, lone-wolf soldier and boxing champion Prew Prewitt (Montgomery Clift) refuses to box, preferring to play the bugle instead. Hard-hearted Capt. Holmes (Philip Ober) subjects Prew to a grueling series of punishments while, unknown to Holmes, the gruff but fair Sgt. Warden (Burt Lancaster) engages in a clandestine affair with the captain's mistreated wife (Deborah Kerr).
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Producer
Buddy Adler
Screenwriter
James Jones, Daniel Taradash
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Drama, Romance, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 5, 1953, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)