Film Details
| Title | Sands of Iwo Jima |
|---|---|
| Director | Allan Dwan |
| Actors | John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker, Arthur Franz |
| Genre | War, Drama, Action |
| Year | 1949 |
| Format | VHS |
| Rating | NR |
| Run Time | 100 min |
Description
Sands of Iwo Jima is a classic 1949 war film starring legendary actor John Wayne as a tough Marine sergeant tasked with training and leading his troops during the intense battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Directed by Allan Dwan, this film captures the grit, sacrifice, and heroism of the Marines, highlighted by the iconic flag-raising scene immortalized at Mount Suribachi. The screenplay was penned by Harry Brown and James Edward Grant, and the film received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for John Wayne.
This VHS edition is a Republic Pictures Home Video release, featuring the film now presented in color. The tape is formatted in NTSC and comes in its original boxed case with striking cover art showing John Wayne in combat gear. The catalog number for this release is VHS 3552. The packaging and tape label indicate this as a standard home video edition without rental markings, making it a great collectible for fans of classic war cinema and John Wayne memorabilia. Running time is approximately 109 minutes, with a 'Not Rated' rating noted on the box.
This VHS edition is a Republic Pictures Home Video release, featuring the film now presented in color. The tape is formatted in NTSC and comes in its original boxed case with striking cover art showing John Wayne in combat gear. The catalog number for this release is VHS 3552. The packaging and tape label indicate this as a standard home video edition without rental markings, making it a great collectible for fans of classic war cinema and John Wayne memorabilia. Running time is approximately 109 minutes, with a 'Not Rated' rating noted on the box.