Sands of Iwo Jima
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| Directed by | Allan Dwan |
| Produced by | Herbert Yates |
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| Narrated by | Arthur Franz |
| Music by | Victor Young |
| Cinematography | Reggie Lanning |
| Edited by | Richard L. Van Enger |
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Republic Pictures
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| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $3.9 million (US/ Canada rentals) |
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 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.
Sands of Iwo Jima was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (John Wayne), Best Film Editing, Best Sound Recording (Daniel J. Bloomberg) and Best Writing, Motion Picture Story.
Note: the story is told from the viewpoint of Cpl. Robert Dunne (Arthur Franz).
Tough-as-nails career Marine Sergeant John Stryker (John Wayne) 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 (John Agar), the arrogant, college-educated son of an officer, Colonel Sam Conway under whom Stryker served and admired, and PFC. Al Thomas (Forrest Tucker), who blames him for his demotion.
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