What is the plot of From Here to Eternity?

A soldier's struggle against military authority and the chaos of war

What are the key story phases in From Here to Eternity?

The story of From Here to Eternity progresses through these phases: The Reluctant Soldier, Descent into Darkness, War and Sacrifice.

Name: From Here to Eternity
Genre: drama, war-politics
Released: 1979
Rating: 7.3

Prewitt arrives at Schofield Barracks and refuses to box, creating conflict with Captain Holmes.

Prewitt Arrives — Prewitt joins G Company Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Sgt. Milt Warden, Capt. Dana Holmes Location: Schofield Barracks
Boxing Refusal — Prewitt refuses to box Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Capt. Dana Holmes Location: Military Barracks
Maggio Arrested — Maggio arrested for fighting Characters: Pvt. Angelo Maggio, Military Police Location: Military Police Station
Schofield Barracks — Main military base Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Sgt. Milt Warden, Capt. Dana Holmes Location: Hawaii
Boxing Gloves — Symbol of Prewitt's past Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Capt. Dana Holmes Location: Gym

Prewitt and Maggio suffer abuse in the stockade, leading to Maggio's death and Prewitt's revenge.

Stockade Abuse — Prewitt suffers brutal treatment Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Fatso Judson Location: Military Stockade
Maggio's Death — Maggio dies after beating Characters: Pvt. Angelo Maggio, Fatso Judson, Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt Location: Ambulance
Judson's Revenge — Prewitt kills Judson in knife fight Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Fatso Judson Location: Street
Lorene's Care — Prewitt recovers at Lorene's Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Lorene Rogers Location: Lorene's House

Pearl Harbor attack brings the soldiers together, but Prewitt ultimately makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Holmes Promoted — Captain Holmes promoted to major Characters: Capt. Dana Holmes, Karen Holmes, Sgt. Milt Warden Location: Military Barracks
Pearl Harbor Attack — Japanese attack Pearl Harbor Characters: Sgt. Milt Warden, Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Japanese Forces Location: Pearl Harbor
Prewitt's Return — Prewitt attempts to rejoin company Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Sgt. Milt Warden Location: Military Barracks
Prewitt's Death — Prewitt mortally wounded by sentry Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Sgt. Milt Warden, Military Sentry Location: Military Barracks
Warden's Defense — Warden organizes defense Characters: Sgt. Milt Warden, Japanese Forces, Cpl. Cheney, Pfc. Hanson Location: Pearl Harbor
Lorene's Care — Prewitt recovers at Lorene's Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Lorene Rogers Location: Lorene's House
Final Words — Prewitt's last request to Warden Characters: Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Sgt. Milt Warden Location: Military Barracks

Military Conflict — Prewitt's refusal to box creates tension with authority
- Boxing Incident — Prewitt injured a soldier in a match
- Captain's Pressure — Holmes demands Prewitt box for his career
- General's Influence — Slater promotes fear-based leadership
Personal Relationships — Connections formed in the harsh military environment
- Prewitt and Lorene — Romantic relationship develops
- Prewitt and Maggio — Deep friendship between soldiers
- Warden and Prewitt — Mentorship despite military hierarchy
Brutal Reality — The harsh consequences of defying authority
- Stockade Abuse — Prewitt and Maggio suffer under Judson
- Maggio's Death — Friend dies after brutal beating
- Judson's Murder — Prewitt kills his abuser
War and Sacrifice — The attack on Pearl Harbor and its aftermath
- Attack on Pearl Harbor — Japanese forces surprise attack
- Warden's Defense — Organizes resistance against attackers
- Prewitt's Final Stand — Attempts to rejoin unit and is killed

The lives of the men and families of G Company, 24th Infantry Division, United States Army, on the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor.