From Here to Eternity (TV series)

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From Here to Eternity

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Genre miniseries
Theme music composer Walter Scharf
Country of origin Flag of United States United States
Language(s) English
No. of episodes 3
Production
Executive producer(s) Harve Bennett
Harris Katleman
Location Pearl Harbor
Running time two-hours
Broadcast
Original channel NBC
Original run 1979-02-14
Chronology
Followed by 1980 dramatic series
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From Here to Eternity
Genre dramatic series
No. of episodes 13
Production
Running time one-hour
Broadcast
Original run 1980-03-10
Chronology
Preceded by 1979 miniseries
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From Here to Eternity was a six-hour 1979 television mini-series, followed by a thirteen episode 1980 television series.

The mini-series was a remake of the 1953 film From Here to Eternity, based on the 1951 novel of the same name. All three concluded with the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

The story details the man and familes of G Company, 24th Infantry Division. With the main sub-plot being Sgt. Warden’s (William Devane) ongoing affair with Karen Holmes (Natalie Wood), the wife of his commanding officer.

Contents

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It is 1941 and Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt (Steve Railsback) is new to G Company. He has personnel issues with some of the company’s officers, and becomes involved with Lorene Rogers (Kim Basinger), a local prostitute. Things take a turn for the worse when Pvt. Prewitt is sent to the stockade for a few monthes of what turns out to brutal mis-treatment.

The min-series reused some footage from Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) for the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Natalie Wood won the 1980 Golden Globe for Best TV Actress - Drama.

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After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu is under martial law. The men of G Company, deal with the war, and their personal lives. Jeff Pruitt (Don Johnson) becomes involved with his late brother’s girlfriend, Lorene.

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Actor Mini-series Series
Natalie Wood (mini)
Barbara Hershey (series)
Karen Holmes Karen Holmes
William Devane Sgt. Milt Warden Master Sgt. Milt Warden
Steve Railsback Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt deceased
Don Johnson Jefferson “Jeff” Davis Prewitt
Roy Thinnes Capt. Dana Holmes Maj. Dana Holmes
Joe Pantoliano Pvt. Angelo Maggio deceased
Kim Basinger Lorene Rogers Lorene Rogers
Peter Boyle Fatso Judson deceased
Will Sampson Cpl. Cheney Sgt. Cheney
Rick Hurst Pfc. Hanson
Salome Jens Gert Kipfer Gert Kipfer
Andrew Robinson Sgt. Maylon Stark
David Spielberg Lt. Ross Capt. David Ross
Andy Griffith Gen. Barney Slater
Richard Venture Col. Jack Delbart
Richard Bright Sgt. Doehm
Christopher Murney Cpl. Lewis
Gene Scherer Cpl. Kowalski
John Crawford Maj. Thompson Col. Harry Thompson
Wynn Irwin Cpl. Leva
Morgan Kesler Violet
Ron Max Sgt. McKay
Kenneth White Sgt. Preem
Gary Swanson Cpl. Herbert
Dea St. Lamont Della
Jonathan B. Woodward Chip Holmes
Mariko Tse Zola
Russ Marin Tommy
Donegan Smith Hal
Robert Davi Guard
Jerry Day Soldier Red
Bebe Louie Raven Raven
Sally Kim Suzie Suzie
Clem Low Sam the Cabbie
Karin Mani Tawny
Victoria Perry Colleen
Julia Sabre China
Allen G. Wood Doctor
Gino Ardito Pvt. Moss
Rocky Echevarria Pvt. Ignacioi Carmona
John Calvin Lt. Ken Barrett
Colby Chester Lt. George Bennington
Larry Cook The Holmes’ butler
Richard Erdman Curt Von Nordland
Joan Goodfellow Lt. Rosemary Clark
Joanne Gordon Aimee
Ted Hamaguchi Dr. Miyamoto
Michael Jeter Pvt. Ridgely
Deirdre Lenihan Nurse
Claire Malis Dr. Anne Brewster
Lacey Neuhaus Emily Austin
Wendy Oates Nurse
Priscilla Pointer Mrs. Amelia Austin
Richard Roat Spencer Austin
Dea St. La Mount Della
Janet Wood Rose

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