From Here to Eternity 

In Hawaii in 1941, 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.

Stars:

Natalie Wood, William Devane, Steve Railsback

Won 1 Golden Globe.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Natalie Wood	...	Karen Holmes 3 episodes, 1979
William Devane	...	Sgt. Milt Warden 3 episodes, 1979
Steve Railsback	...	Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt 3 episodes, 1979
Roy Thinnes	...	Capt. Dana Holmes 3 episodes, 1979
Joe Pantoliano	...	Pvt. Angelo Maggio 3 episodes, 1979
Kim Basinger	...	Lorene Rogers 3 episodes, 1979
Peter Boyle	...	Fatso Judson 3 episodes, 1979
Will Sampson	...	Cpl. Cheney 3 episodes, 1979
Rick Hurst	...	Pfc. Hanson 3 episodes, 1979
Salome Jens	...	Gert Kipfer 3 episodes, 1979
Andrew Robinson	...	Sgt. Maylon Stark 3 episodes, 1979
David Spielberg	...	Lt. Ross 3 episodes, 1979
Andy Griffith	...	Gen. Barney Slater 3 episodes, 1979
Richard Venture	...	Col. Jack Delbart 3 episodes, 1979
Richard Bright	...	Sgt. Doehm 3 episodes, 1979
Christopher Murney	...	Cpl. Lewis 3 episodes, 1979
Gene Scherer	...	Cpl. Kowalski 3 episodes, 1979
John Crawford	...	Maj. Thompson 3 episodes, 1979
Wynn Irwin	...	Cpl. Leva 3 episodes, 1979
Morgan Kesler	...	Violet 3 episodes, 1979
Ron Max	...	Sgt. McKay 3 episodes, 1979
Kenneth White	...	Sgt. Preem 3 episodes, 1979
Gary Swanson	...	Cpl. Herbert 3 episodes, 1979
Dea St. Lamont	...	Della 3 episodes, 1979
Jonathan B. Woodward	...	Chip Holmes 3 episodes, 1979
Teck Murdock		3 episodes, 1979
Jonathan La Page		3 episodes, 1979
Mariko Tse	...	Zola 3 episodes, 1979
Russ Marin	...	Tommy 3 episodes, 1979
Donegan Smith	...	Hal 3 episodes, 1979
Ben Smith		3 episodes, 1979
Carmen Argenziano		3 episodes, 1979
Robert Davi	...	Guard 3 episodes, 1979
Jerry Day	...	Soldier Red 3 episodes, 1979
Bebe Louie	...	Raven 3 episodes, 1979
Sally Kim	...	Suzie 3 episodes, 1979
Clement Low	...	Sam the Cabbie 3 episodes, 1979
Karin Mani	...	Tawny 3 episodes, 1979
Victoria Perry	...	Colleen 3 episodes, 1979
Julia Sabre	...	China 3 episodes, 1979
Allen Wood	...	Doctor 3 episodes, 1979
Alan Beckwith	...	Corporal Harry 3 episodes, 1979
Ray Girardin	...	Sgt. Fred 3 episodes, 1979
Gary Grubbs	...	Private Krebes 3 episodes, 1979
Art LaFleur		3 episodes, 1979
Hap Lawrence		3 episodes, 1979
Brian Libby		3 episodes, 1979
Ross Manarchy	...	Soldier 3 episodes, 1979
Richard Partlow	...	Private Craig 3 episodes, 1979

Storyline

Story takes place at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii just before the attack by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. The main plot deals with the adulterous love affair between Sgt. Warden and Karen Holmes, who's married to Warden's commanding officer Captain Dana Holmes.

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Plot Keywords:

world war two | tv mini series | military | remake | based on novel | 

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Taglines:

The whole story. The story Hollywood couldn't tell in 1953!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 February 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

From Here to Eternity

Filming Locations:

Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bennett/Katleman Productions, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

360 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There's a scene where Captain Holmes (Roy Thinnes) mentions to Sergeant Warden (William Devane) about "company punishment" for Private Prewitt (Steve Railsback). This is a non-judicial-type of punishment meted out for minor infractions, and usually consisted of extra duty, et cetera. It was given for punishment (by the company Commander, and/or company First Sergeant) instead of a court-martial, so nothing would show up in the soldier's service record. The only "official" punishment, under the Articles of War, was court-martial.

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Goofs

All of the officers and enlisted personnel are wearing black neckties. At this time frame the Army had already changed to khaki neckties.

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Connections

Version of From Here to Eternity (1953)

User Reviews

Natalie Wood's Golden Globe Winning Performance

Natalie Wood's Golden Globe Winning Performance makes this mini series worth watching. Natalie brings heart and sensuality to a complex character torn between desire and propriety, frustrated in a loveless marriage but unable to abandon the trappings of status.

What makes Natalie's performance most memorable is her subtlety. In an era where "over the top" acting seems to get the most recognition, Natalie keeps her tumultuous feelings simmering below the surface, like a volcano threatening to erupt, but controlled enough to simply "glow red." You can see the intense heat in her charcoal eyes. Natalie's ambivalence makes her moments with William Devane all the more powerful.

Try to see the uncut six episode version--you will miss a lot if you only see the 110 minute version.