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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 .
- $4 million (US/Canada rentals)
- Herbert Yates
John Wayne stars as a tough Marine sergeant who leads his men into the Pacific battles, including Iwo Jima. The film was nominated for four Oscars and features the famous flag raising scene.
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- Action, Drama, Romance
- Allan Dwan
- 1950-03-01
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Notes. Brief Synopsis. During World War II, a marine sergeant must turn his recruits into fighting men. Cast & Crew. Read More. Allan Dwan. Director. John Wayne. Sgt. Stryker. John Agar. Pfc. Peter Conway. Adele Mara. Allison Bromley. Forrest Tucker. Corp. Al Thomas. Wally Cassell.
- Allan Dwan, Nate Barrager
- John Wayne
A list of the full cast and crew of the 1949 war film Sands of Iwo Jima, directed by Allan Dwan and starring John Wayne as Sgt. John M. Stryker. The film depicts the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspective of the Marines who fought it. See agents, writers, producers, composers, editors, and more.
Summaries. Haunted by personal demons, Marine Sgt. John Stryker is hated and feared by his men, who see him as a cold-hearted sadist. But when their boots hit the beaches, they begin to understand the reason for Stryker's rigid form of discipline. John Wayne earned a 1949 Best Actor Academy Award nomination for one of his most iconic roles, as ...
They'll need all of Stryker's battle tactics if they want to survive what will end up being one of the bloodiest engagements of the war: the Battle of Iwo Jima. Director Allan Dwan
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Tough-as-nails career Marine Sergeant John Stryker is greatly disliked by the men of his squad, particularly the combat replacements, for the rigorous training he puts them through. 1,108 IMDb 7.0 1 h 49 min 1950. X-Ray 13+. Romance · Adventure · Gritty · Inspiring. Available to rent or buy.
