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A 1949 war film starring John Wayne as a tough Marine sergeant in the Battle of Iwo Jima. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and features real veterans and the iconic flag raising scene.
A classic war film starring John Wayne as a tough Marine sergeant leading his men in the Pacific. The film features the famous flag-raising scene at Iwo Jima and was nominated for four Oscars.
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- 1950-03-01
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Sands of Iwo Jima, American war film, released in 1949, that depicts the hard-fought U.S. victory over the Japanese at the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945.
The film centres on a squad of U.S. Marines during World War II. The young recruits are led by Sgt. John M. Stryker (played by John Wayne), a rough disciplinarian who is initially despised by his men. Particularly resentful are Pvt. Al Thomas (Forrest Tucker), whose irresponsibility costs a soldier his life, and Pvt. Peter Conway (John Agar), a cocky college graduate who considers Stryker cruel and inhuman for failing to rescue a wounded soldier during the Battle of Tarawa—not realizing that such an attempt would have given away the position of the entire squadron and put all of the men at risk. As the fighting continues, however, the soldiers begin to develop respect for Stryker and for his rigorous training. At one point, Stryker saves Conway’s life when a live grenade is accidentally dropped, earning him the young soldier’s admiration and gratitude. The squadron then fights at the Battle of Iwo Jima and witnesses the historic raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi. Later, however, Stryker is killed by a sniper.
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•Studio: Republic Pictures Corp.
•Director: Allan Dwan
•Writers: James Edward Grant and Harry Brown
•Music: Victor Young
•John Wayne (Sgt. John M. Stryker)
•John Agar (Pvt. Peter Conway)
•Adele Mara (Allison Bromley)
•Forrest Tucker (Pvt. Al Thomas)
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A classic WWII film starring John Wayne as a tough Marine sergeant who leads his men into the bloody battle of Iwo Jima. The film depicts his transformation from a bitter and isolated leader to a respected and respected commander who inspires his troops with his courage and discipline.
Sands of Iwo Jima is a 1949 war film starring John Wayne that follows a group of United States Marines from training to the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The film, which also features John Agar, Adele Mara and Forrest Tucker, was written by Harry Brown and James Edward Grant, and directed by Allan Dwan.
A 1949 war film starring John Wayne as a tough Marine sergeant who trains his recruits for the Battle of Iwo Jima. See the plot summary, cast, trailer, and user ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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