Sands of Iwo Jima facts for kids

Sands of Iwo Jima is a 1949 war movie. It was directed by Allan Dwan and produced by Edmund Grainger. The film was released on December 14, 1949. Many people liked the movie, and it received very good reviews.

The story is about a group of brave United States Marines. It follows them as they train for a very important battle. This battle was the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards. These awards included Best Actor for John Wayne and awards for its editing, sound, and story.

The Movie's Story

This film shows the tough training that Marines went through. It highlights their journey before they faced the real dangers of war. The movie focuses on the lives of these soldiers. It shows their friendships, challenges, and bravery.

Main Characters

The movie features several key characters. They are all part of the Marine group.

• John Wayne as Sgt. John M. Stryker
• John Agar as PFC Peter Conway
• Forrest Tucker as PFC Al Thomas
• Wally Cassell as PFC Benny Regazzi
• James Brown as PFC Charlie Bass
• Richard Webb as PFC Dan Shipley
• Arthur Franz as Corporal Robert Dunne / Narrator
• James Holden as PFC Soames
• Peter Coe as PFC George Hellenpolis
• Richard Jaeckel as PFC Frank Flynn
• William Murphy as PFC Eddie Flynn
• George Tyne as PFC Harris
• Hal Baylor as PFC "Sky" Choynski
• Adele Mara as Allison Bromley
• Julie Bishop as Mary

Images for kids

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  John Wayne talks with the movie's military advisors. These advisors were Colonel David M. Shoup (center), who fought in the Battle of Tarawa, and General Graves B. Erskine (right), who led troops at the Battle of Iwo Jima.

See also

In Spanish: Sands of Iwo Jima para niños