Sands of Iwo Jima

Sands of Iwo Jima
6.3

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Directed by: Allan Dwan

Overview

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.

Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima

Reviews (2)

  • John Chard (Rated: 8)

    Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

    Sgt John M. Stryker is a battle hardened Marine who's job it is to prepare his new charges for the realities of war. With no care for making friends, Stryker does what ever it takes to make these men tough and ready for the Pacific conflicts to co...

  • Wuchak (Rated: 6)

    Wayne leads a squad of men to fight the battles of Tarawa and Iwo Jima

    This was filmed just 4½ years after the actual events of Iwo Jima. John Wayne was 42 years-old during shooting, a decade past his breakout with “Stagecoach,” and still lean. While the flick is hampered by the B&W photogr...

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