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To the Shores of Iwo Jima (1945): Cast

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To the Shores of Iwo Jima is a 1945 war documentary directed by Milton Sperling, starring Franklin D. Roosevelt. It runs 20 minutes.

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To the Shores of Iwo Jima (1945) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Milton Sperling
Genres
War , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is To the Shores of Iwo Jima About?

The premise of To the Shores of Iwo Jima without spoilers.

An award‑winning documentary short that presents the American assault on the Japanese‑held island of Iwo Jima, illustrating the fierce battle that unfolded on this pivotal point in the Allied campaign against Japan. The film incorporates frontline footage captured under fire, noting that four cameramen lost their lives to bring the images to the public.

To the Shores of Iwo Jima Themes & Keywords

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  • amphibious landing
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Cast & crew

To the Shores of Iwo Jima Cast

Franklin D. Roosevelt stars in To the Shores of Iwo Jima. Directed by Milton Sperling.

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To the Shores of Iwo Jima Trailers & Videos

The trailer of To the Shores of Iwo Jima.

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To the Shores of Iwo Jima FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of To the Shores of Iwo Jima, each answered in a sentence.

How long is To the Shores of Iwo Jima?

To the Shores of Iwo Jima runs 20 minutes.

When was To the Shores of Iwo Jima released?

To the Shores of Iwo Jima was released on June 7, 1945.

Who directed To the Shores of Iwo Jima?

To the Shores of Iwo Jima was directed by Milton Sperling.

Who is in the cast of To the Shores of Iwo Jima?

To the Shores of Iwo Jima stars Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Does To the Shores of Iwo Jima have a post-credit scene?

No. To the Shores of Iwo Jima has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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