Hell to Eternity (1960)
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Guy Gabaldon, a Hispanic boy from Los Angeles, grows up in a Japanese-American foster home. Following the Pearl Harbor attack, his fost...
MOVIE
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Guy Gabaldon, a Hispanic boy from Los Angeles, grows up in a Japanese-American foster home. Following the Pearl Harbor attack, his foster family is forced into the Manzanar internment camp, prompting Gabaldon to join the Marines. His fluency in Japanese proves crucial during the intense Battle of Saipan, where he persuades 800 Japanese soldiers to surrender after their general takes his own life. Gabaldon's remarkable story highlights themes of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of war.
Runtime
2h 11m
Country
United States of America
