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By Topic By Person By Film. Sands of Iwo Jima. Kirk Douglas was originally cast as Sergeant Stryker. John Wayne almost turned the film down at first, since at 42 he was rather old for the part and because he felt the American public had had enough of war films.
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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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To the Shores of Iwo Jima is a 1945 Kodachrome color short war film produced by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. It documents the Battle of Iwo Jima, and was the first time that American audiences saw in color the footage of the famous flag raising on Iwo Jima.
To the Shores of Iwo Jima (1945) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
Feb 12, 2024 · To the Shores of Iwo Jima (1945) This Oscar-nominated short documentary was mostly made during the battle and was filmed in Technicolor, a breathtaking new perspective on the war for American...
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“Sands of Iwo Jima,” released in 1949, is a classic war film directed by Allan Dwan. It tells the gripping story of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, highlighting the bravery and sacrifices made by American soldiers.