Sands of Iwo Jima
1950, English. Directed by Allan Dwan.
A great human story... makes a mighty motion picture!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Allan DwanDirector
- John WayneSgt. John M. Stryker
- John AgarPFC Peter T. 'Pete' Conway
- Adele MaraAllison Bromley
- Forrest TuckerPFC Al J. Thomas
- Wally CassellPFC Benny A. Regazzi
- James BrownPFC Charlie Bass
- Richard WebbPFC Dan 'Handsome' Shipley
- Arthur FranzCpl. Robert C. Dunne / Narrator
- Julie BishopMary
- James HoldenPFC 'Farmer' Soames
- Peter CoePFC George Hellenpolis
- Richard JaeckelPFC Frank Flynn
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Brown, James Edward Grant
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $7.8M
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Sands of Iwo Jima: quick answers
Is Sands of Iwo Jima worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sands of Iwo Jima?
Sands of Iwo Jima runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Sands of Iwo Jima have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sands of Iwo Jima. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sands of Iwo Jima parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sands of Iwo Jima yet.
Which OTT platform is Sands of Iwo Jima on?
Sands of Iwo Jima isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sands of Iwo Jima?
If you liked Sands of Iwo Jima, try Halls of Montezuma, The Young Lions, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison.
Who directed Sands of Iwo Jima?
Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) was directed by Allan Dwan and stars John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara.