Sands of Iwo Jima
(1950)Sands of Iwo Jima 1949
With John Wayne's incredible performance, World War II Real war footage and famous mountain. Most remembered for the flag-raising scene in Suribachi, the film deals with themes of human drama, heroism and victory in a gripping language. Iwo Jima Burns, a classic war movie starring John Wayne in one of the best roles of his career, was nominated for 4 Academy Awards for Best Actor, Editing, Sound and Screenplay.