Sands of Iwo Jima
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. The picture was a Republic Pictures production.
Plot
Corporal Robert Dunne recounts the story of tough-as-nails career Marine Sergeant John Stryker. Initially he is greatly disliked by the men of his squad, particularly the combat replacements, for the rigorous training he puts them through. He is especially despised by PFC Peter "Pete" Conway, the arrogant, college-educated son of Colonel Sam Conway (whom Stryker served under until the Colonel's death on Guadalcanal, and admired), and PFC Al Thomas who blames Stryker for his demotion.
More details
| author | Harry Brown James Edward Grant |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Kiribati |
| director | Allan Dwan |
| editor | Richard L. Van Enger |
| events | Pacific War World War II |
| genre | drama |
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| musicBy | Victor Young |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Actor Academy Award for Best Film Editing Academy Award for Best Sound Academy Award for Best Story |
| producer | Herbert Yates |
| productionCompany | Republic Pictures |
| publisher | Republic Pictures |
| recordedAt | Malibu |
| theme | war |