That movie has two things going for it (IMO). Its storyline and its excellent cast. "From Here to Eternity" was born from a best-selling novel (and a wonderful story). Its cast is peerless - where else can you see Burt Lancaster at his best, Montgomery Clift, Sinatra, Donna Reed (a personal favorite of mine) and Ernest Borgnine in a great role?

The tv miniseries was decent, too. Joe Pantoliano in the Sinatra role was awesome and Natalie Wood in Deborah Kerr's spot was wonderful (and a real eye-candy pleaser).