Guffey filmed a lot of film noirs, and he seems to have brought his aptitude for that shadowy style to certain sceneslike when the soldiers are on the town at night and when prewitt has his knife fight with judson. Parts of the pearl harbor attack scene in from here to eternity included actual war footage and filmed reconstructions, shot by john ford for a 1943 wartime docudrama, december 7th. It was made popular in the movie from here to eternity, filmed here in 1953, where it was a love scene of a couple burt lancester and deborah kerr. Even though the movie is in black and white, the remote beach in the film looks gorgeous as burt lancaster and deborah kerr embrace in the surf. Aug 18, 2010 in 1953, oscar decided to make up for the embarrassment of 1952s best picture the greatest show on earth though a guilty pleasure by awarding its top prize to the stellar from here to eternity. In hawaii, filmmakers find more just than the diverse looks of africa, asia, central and. Feb 20, 1978 the book is james joness from here to eternity, a novel set in scho field barracks on the eve of world war ii that, remains perhaps the richest and most corrosive study of the lives of. From here to eternity 2010, directed by fred zinnemann.
The famous kissing scene in 1953s from here to eternity heats up the screen with burt lancaster and deborah kerrs roll in in the crashing waves. The starstudded ensemble piece follows several plots. From here to eternity remains a garish but compelling ode to the lonely lot of the pacifist, and montgomery clift is outstanding as the blighted boxingchampcumbugleplayer who is. From here to eternity was filmed in 1953, starring burt lancaster and deborah kerr in the famous sex scene. Filming locations for from where to eternity the sopranos location guide season 2 2 x 09 from where to eternity. Burt lancaster, montgomery clift, deborah kerr, frank sinatra en donna reed. Frank sinatra and donna reed in from here to eternity 1953 deborah kerr. Serenity was filmed in the island of mauritius, doubling as the fictional plymouth island, in the movie located in the middle of nowhere. In hawaii in 1941, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his units team, while his captains wife and secondincommand are falling in love. From here to eternity 1953 movies, tv, celebs, and more. The musical 146 minutes threetime tony awardwinning and academy awardwinning author and lyricist sir tim rice will introduce, via skype, a special screening of a filmed performance of his new stage play, from here to eternity. Jurassic park 1993 we didnt get a whole scene filmed here, just a plate, or false special effects backdrop, for a scene with the trex.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. From here to eternity beach with the rocks, cliffs, sands, and surf is unique and stunning. Fondly remembered for star burt lancasters preposterously high trunks, from here to eternity was almost even racier, recalls john patterson. Sep 17, 2010 that was how the movie posters for from here to eternity touted fred zinnemanns adaptation of james joness bestselling novel dealing with army life in. Seventeen minutes into this hypnotic, wordless and stunning documentary about life on earth, filmed in 27 countries, you get a stunning view of the haleakala crater, shot atop haleakala national park. He was born may 21, 1930 in waterford, oh to thomas and florence martin pierce. This film biopic is about the true experiences of marine hero pfc. Today it seems a bit contrived rather than risque, but still rates five stars, i think, for its strong linkage with historical fact the prewar scofield army barracks. Source in preparing for his role as prewitt, montgomery clift took boxing lessons and learned to play the bugleeven though he knew a real bugle player would.
Filming locations 10 production dates 1 filming locations. The film takes place in 1941 hawaii and follows three soldiers. Described in words, the famous beach scene in from here to eternity 1953 is torrid stuff, without even mentioning the soaring strings of george dunings oscarnominated score. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Movies dg this category is for questions and answers related to from here to eternity, as asked by users of. The most famous beach scene in cinematic history can be found in fred zinnemans 1953 world war iiera drama, from here to eternity. Halona beach cove see more photos, view panorama is a small pocket of sand located on the southeastern shore of oahu.
Halona beach cove hawaii, from here to eternity beach co. Three dvds in one set, to give plenty of entertainment at a bargain price. The musical, at the historic virginia theatre on national pearl harbor remembrance day. From here to eternity is a 1953 american drama romance war film directed by fred zinnemann, and written by daniel taradash, based on the 1951 novel of the same name by james jones.
Mar 30, 2007 famous kiss scene between burt lancaster and deborah kerr from the movie from here to eternity. Burt lancaster plays a sergeant who is having an affair with the wife of his commanding officer. Its where they filmed the movie from here to eternity. Halona cove, oahu, hawaii, usa warden and karens kissing in the surf scene 8 of 8 found this interesting interesting. Overview of from here to eternity, 1953, directed by fred zinnemann, with burt lancaster, montgomery clift, deborah kerr, at turner classic movies. Eternity beach honolulu 2020 all you need to know before. Donna reed, frank sinatra, and montgomery clift in from here to eternity from left. The most geographically isolated land mass on the planet, hawaii is home to 11 of the worlds climatic zones. The musical flopped when it opened in london last year and its easy to see why. Adapted for the screen by daniel taradash from william inges 1953 pulitzer prizewinning play of the same name. Hell to eternity is a 1960 american world war ii film starring jeffrey hunter, david janssen, vic damone and patricia owens, directed by phil karlson. On screen, milton and karen arent exactly having sex, as they do in the book, but for 1950s cinemagoers they might as well have been. The cast is headed by interstellar stars matthew mcconaughey and anne hathaway.
The most famous scene in from here to eternity, filmed at pfeiffer beach in big sur. Things to do in monterey beaches, golf, shopping, hiking. From here to eternity obituaries public group facebook. The most famous beach scene in the movies turns 60 bfi. The novel prompted one of the most famous heterosexual sex scenes in film history, with burt lancaster and deborah kerr clasping each other. In hawaii in 1941, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing. Halona beach cove, oahu halona beach cove see more photos, view panorama is a small pocket of sand located on the southeastern shore of oahu. Army soldiers, played by burt lancaster, montgomery clift, and frank sinatra, stationed on hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on pearl harbor. From here to eternity 1952 beach movies that made waves. Jan 28, 20 this was the place of the filming of the famous beach scene of the film from here to eternity which was later satirized in the 3d animation film shrek. From here to eternity is a 1953 film starring burt lancaster, montgomery clift, deborah kerr. From here to eternity was a racy film but the book was even.
From here to eternity 2010, directed by fred zinnemann film. From here to eternity is a 1953 american romantic drama film directed by fred zinnemann, and written by daniel taradash, based on the novel of the same name by james jones. From here to eternity was a racy film but the book was. The small indian ocean nation in east africa is trying to promote itself as. We mostly took it easy on our trip but we also had a lot of fun finding filming locations. It was one of the most popular films of its time, and it won eight academy. The graduate, julia 1977 film, storm center and more. In real life, that beach is halona cove, located on the hawaiian island of oahu. Check out this episode on imdb or wikipedia previous episode next episode.
For example, the passionate kissing scene in the film from here to eternity was filmed at eternity beach. From here to eternity, american dramatic film, released in 1953, about u. Sceen it is the ultimate guide for locations of movies and tv series with stars like burt lancaster or montgomery clift. When it comes to romance and comedies, hawaii has also been a common setting. Sessue hayakawa played the role of japanese commander at saipan. The film was only the second film since gone with the wind to receive nominations, yet fell just short the record set in 1950 by all about eve with 14. From here to eternity back on the big screen 2010 trailer. Also nearby, if you stop along the road on the hanauma bay nature preserve and beach park side of halona blowhole, is a small area to pull over your car and. Of course, as cinema, its magic one of the golden ages most memorably erotic encounters. This beach that was used in the movie from here to eternity is a must see as it is right next to the halona blowhole. Life in a honolulu barracks at the time of pearl harbor. Been here many times to take photos from above but never made the descent down. Because of the movie, the beach was nicknamed eternity beach. Back in cinemas worldwide during 2010 see for screening details.
With burt lancaster, montgomery clift, deborah kerr, donna reed. Media in category from here to eternity film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Everything you want to know about the filming locations is right here. Few enlisted men at schofield know of from here to eternity. The images of waves crashing over the passionately embracing kerr and lancaster is one of the most sensual ever filmed in this story of army life in honolulu on the eve of world war ii. Monterey countys most surprising standin moment, however, was in one of the most famous movie scenes of all time the beach love scene in from here to eternity. This beach is also known as eternity beach, since that movie from here to eternity was filmed here. Paradise and hits like from here to eternity and 50 first dates have all been filmed on oahu.
Censored gay sex in from here to eternity restored for new edition. The bombing of pearl harbor interrupts the two love affairs in the film. The picture deals with the tribulations of three u. Jun 30, 2017 from here to eternity is a classic film that took theater audiences by storm when first released in 1953, and was even considered fairly risque in spite of its many awards. Want to know where from here to eternity 1953 was filmed. Apr 05, 2011 from here to eternity is the story of first sergeant milt warden, who has an affair with karen, the wife of his captain. Jan 22, 2018 one of the most striking beach movie moments of all time is from 1953s from here to eternity. Drama oorlog film geregisseerd door fred zinnemann. From here to eternity doesnt really linger on the natural beauty of hawaii, though.
From here to eternity kiss scene on the beach youtube. A fun stop if you have the time, especially if one does the coastal drive around the east side of the island. Burt lancaster, montgomery clift, ernest borgnine, frank sinatra, deborah kerr. From here to eternity concentrates on character, values, ideals, injustices, and interpersonal couplings instead of detailing the history and impact of the monumental event, fred zinnemanns film paints a far more accurate portrait of life and duty in the days leading up to the 7th december, 1941 than michael bays mind numbing blockbuster. But the original text of the novel included two scenes which never made it. It has perhaps aged poorly, but this languidly paced wwii romance remains an iconic, wellacted film. Carlos and i recently went to oahu, hawaii for our honeymoon. From here to eternity is a 1953 american drama romance war film directed by fred zinnemann, and written by daniel taradash, based on the 1951 novel of the. One of the ones we searched for was the beach in the famous kissingcrashingwaves scene from the film from here to eternity 1953. Sep 09, 2010 from here to eternity wa directed by fred zinnemann because of the storys explosive subject matter, two studios that originally bought the rights to joness novel let them lapse. Hawaii is where the worlds filmmakers come for universally tropical and natural locations under secure, familiar, and professional production circumstances. Serenity is the story of a man, a fishing boat captain, confronted with his past on an unknown island.
The classic picture from 1953, from here to eternity, was filmed around oahu, and the islands halona beach cove gained notoriety for being the setting for the passionate scene between two of the movies characters, played by burt lancaster and deborah kerr. From here to eternity 1953 the scene was considerably toned down from james jones s source novel, about the lives and loves of american soldiers stationed in hawaii in the leadup to pearl harbor. Army soldiers, played by burt lancaster, montgomery clift, and frank sinatra, stationed on hawaii in the months leading. Kuhio beach, kalakaua avenue, honolulu, oahu, hawaii, usa see more. It was one of the most popular films of its time, and it won eight academy awards, including that for best picture. The truth about the making of from here to eternity. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The scene is schofield army barracks in honolulu, in the languid days before the attack on pearl harbor, where james jones acclaimed war novel from here to eternity brought the aspirations and. If from here to eternity is remotely accurate, hawaii in the 1940s was a pretty hot scene the drinks were cold, the passions were high, and the ladies were at least as lovely as the scenery. We didnt get a whole scene filmed here, just a plate, or false special effects backdrop, for a scene with the trex. From here to eternity by james jones, first edition, scribner. Met burt lancaster, montgomery clift en deborah kerr.