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SANDS OF IWO JIMA: The legendary gung-ho WWII combat film, stars John Wayne as the battle-hardened Sgt. Stryker, a role that would, perhaps more than any other, come to define the actor's iconography. As he begins to hammer an ethnically diverse group of recruits into combat-ready shape, they learn of his notorious toughness, and of the mystery surrounding his demotion. Stryker finds that Pete Conway (John Agar) the son of his late commanding officer, hated his father and hates Stryker for his likeness to the man. After Stryker and his unit have been fighting on Tarawa Atoll, Cpl. Al Thomas (Forrest Tucker) neglects his post, resulting in the death of one man and the wounding of another. While the squad listens to the moans of Bass (James Brown) the wounded man, Stryker, following orders to entrench, refuses to let anyone help him. Bass is rescued, and when he sees Stryker in Hawaii, tells him about Thomas' screw-up. Stryker and Thomas get into a fight which is stopped by a major, but Thomas accepts the blame, knowing Stryker's career could be destroyed, and begs his forgiveness for his dereliction of duty. The unit is ready to move on to its toughest challenge: Iwo Jima. Like nearly all films made during the period, it's hardly a paradigm of realism, but within its limits it remains a very well-made film, certainly one of Dwan's best. Wayne is perfect in the role which earned him his first Academy Award nomination and took his career to a new level.FLYING TIGERS: John Wayne is the leader of a squadron of American pilots-for-hire in China, pre-Pearl Harbor. The men are wildly outnumbered by the Japanese, and also deal with difficulties within their own ranks. Excellent air combat scenes, some taut military-court drama, and even a little romance between Wayne and a lovely British nurse.Product Identifiers
UPC0017153213164
eBay Product ID (ePID)59248113
Product Key Features
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleSands of Iwo Jima/Flying Tigers
DirectorDavid Miller, Allan Dwan
FormatDVD
Release Year2007
GenreAction & Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20070508
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- 03 Feb, 2025
Great set of War Movies by The Duke!
These DVDs looked great on my 55" 4K Oled, even though they are standard def. These films are entertaining.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Apr, 2023
The title says everything.
I really like John Wayne movies, his movies are always great,I also really like war movies.thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Aug, 2021
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I've seen both these great classic more the once in my whole lifetime im 74 an just love John Wayne.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Aug, 2020
Double the pleasure. Great Movies.
Who doesn't like John Wayne. Bothe of these movies were great. Loved his war movies but especially Sands of Iwo Jima. Probably his best war movie that he made.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Aug, 2019
John Wayne Double Feature DVD
Bought to replace VHS tapes. Have previewed and they look fine!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Dec, 2020
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Added to collection quick and easy no hassle thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Mar, 2025
Gung Ho adventure
Two classic John Wayne B & W war stories. Drama, adventure and some romance to boot.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Dec, 2022
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excellent moviesVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Dec, 2022
Great
Typical John Wayne. Very good WWII movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Oct, 2020
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Damn good movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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