Sands of Iwo Jima (1950): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Sands of Iwo Jima is a 1950 action drama directed by Allan Dwan, starring John Wayne, James Brown and Forrest Tucker. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sands of Iwo Jima About?
The premise of Sands of Iwo Jima without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, Marine Sergeant John Stryker leads his men in a brutal and relentless fight for Iwo Jima. Through strict discipline and proven battle strategies, he earns their respect while facing the enemy in one of history's most challenging campaigns. The soldiers must rely on Stryker's determination and leadership to overcome the intense fighting and survive the devastating consequences of war.
Sands of Iwo Jima Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- military operation
- shot to death
- pacific war
- u.s. military
- military uniform
- gunfire
- man shot to death
- battle of iwo jima
- nco
- main character shot
- steel helmet
- lock and load
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- u.s. marine
- u.s. marine corps
- hand grenade
- 1940s
- letter
- brother brother relationship
- world war two soldier
- explosion
- fire
- wounded soldier
- drunken soldier
- drunken man
- bayonet fight
- island name in title
- amphibious landing
- archive footage
- japanese military
- japanese soldier
- corporal the military rank
- drunkenness
- private the military rank
- sergeant the military rank
- hand to hand combat
- military recruit
- kia killed in action
- usmc united states marine corps
- battle
- combat
- heroic military
- year 1945
- death of protagonist
- tough guy
- coffee
- cigarette smoking
- military training
- bayonet
- fistfight
- dead soldier
Sands of Iwo Jima Cast
John Wayne leads the cast, with James Brown and Forrest Tucker. Directed by Allan Dwan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Allan Dwan
Also Starring in Sands of Iwo Jima
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Sands of Iwo Jima Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sands of Iwo Jima 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Sands of Iwo Jima Plot Summary
What happens in Sands of Iwo Jima from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1943, after his wife leaves him and takes their son, Sgt. John M. Stryker becomes a bitter man who directs his frustration towards his inexperienced recruits. These young Marines struggle to withstand Stryker’s relentless drills and unyielding nature. Even his former comrades begin to question whether he has transformed from the embodiment of a disciplined Marine drill instructor to a man on the brink of despair.
Full summary
The whole story of Sands of Iwo Jima, scene by scene
Sands of Iwo Jima Awards & Nominations
Sands of Iwo Jima was nominated for 4 Oscars.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1950 4 nominations- Nominated Actor – John Wayne
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Sound Recording
- Nominated Writing (Motion Picture Story)
Sands of Iwo Jima Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sands of Iwo Jima.
How Well Do You Know Sands of Iwo Jima?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character and drill instructor in 'Sands of Iwo Jima'?
Cars in Sands of Iwo Jima
9 cars on screen, including the FMC LVT-3 Bushmaster and the Dodge WC.
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FMC LVT-3 Bushmaster Important role -
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Fisher M4 A3 'Sherman' Minor role -
Fisher M4 A3 POA-CWS-H5 Minor role
Sands of Iwo Jima Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Iwo Jima fövenye” and “Iwo Jima, die große Schlacht”.
- Also known as
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- Iwo Jima fövenye
- Iwo Jima, die große Schlacht
- As Areias de Iwo Jima
- Iwo Jima - O Portal da Glória
- Todeskommando - Du warst unser Kamerad
- Todeskommando Iwo Jima
- Marines all'assalto - Iwo Jima
- Iwo Jima, deserto di fuoco
- Arenas Sangrientas
- Todeskommando
- Στους άμμους της Ιβοζίμα
- Iwo Jima, o Portal da Glória
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- חולות איוו ג'ימה
- 유황도의 모래
- Piaski Iwo Jimy
- Пясъците на Иво Джима
- Arenas de Iwo Jima
- 硫磺岛浴血战
- Пески Иво Дзимы
- Heltene fra Iwo Jima
- Pijesak Iwo Jime
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Movies Like Sands of Iwo Jima
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including To the Shores of Iwo Jima, Letters from Iwo Jima and Flags of Our Fathers.
Sands of Iwo Jima FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sands of Iwo Jima, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sands of Iwo Jima?
Sands of Iwo Jima runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Sands of Iwo Jima released?
Sands of Iwo Jima was released on March 1, 1950.
Who directed Sands of Iwo Jima?
Sands of Iwo Jima was directed by Allan Dwan.
More films by Allan Dwan Who is in the cast of Sands of Iwo Jima?
Sands of Iwo Jima stars John Wayne, James Brown and Forrest Tucker, among 10 credited actors.
How is Sands of Iwo Jima rated?
Sands of Iwo Jima has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Sands of Iwo Jima nominated for any awards?
Sands of Iwo Jima received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Sands of Iwo Jima have a post-credit scene?
No. Sands of Iwo Jima has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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