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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.
Sands of Iwo Jima: Directed by Allan Dwan. With John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker. Haunted by personal demons, Marine Sgt. John Stryker is hated and feared by his men, who see him as a cold-hearted sadist.
- (12K)
- Action, Drama, Romance
- Allan Dwan
- 1950-03-01
Watch John Wayne in his iconic role as a tough Marine sergeant in the epic battle of Iwo Jima. A classic war film with thrilling action and drama.
- 3 min
- 163.2K
- Vindobona Awstriae
Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) Classic Second World War drama. John Wayne stars as a tough marine sergeant preparing raw recruits for the American attack on the Japanese fortress island of...
Listen to a podcast review of John Wayne's Marine Corps classic 'Sands of Iwo Jima', a film that blends stock footage and battle sequences. Learn about the film's director, nominations, and historical accuracy.
- 66 min
- 11.2K
- Fighting On Film
Sands of Iwo Jima. NEW. Marine Sgt. John Stryker (John Wayne) is despised by his own men for his rough attitude and exhausting training regimen. As the war in the Pacific progresses, though,...
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- War
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.
