Review of Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) by Patricia C — 11 Jul 2007

Great John Wayne film, and one he received a Best Actor nomination for.

This review of Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) was written by Patricia C on 11 Jul 2007.

Sands of Iwo Jima has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mihael T (65) on 08 Feb 2012

It's OK movie. It contains lots of original WW2 footage from places it describes, which are well joined with rest of studio footage…

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By Tom O (96) on 01 Aug 2008

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By Carol Ann M (22) on 24 Jan 2010

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By Gary S (1,094) on 20 Dec 2011

I really think it's a good movie that shows some of the things that soldiers went through in that battle…

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By Elliot D (86) on 23 Jul 2008

The first WWII movie I saw. It was very good. John Wayne is an amazing actor…

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By Anne F (623) on 08 Jun 2010

John Wayne, who was rather good in his role as a tough Marine Sergeant, whose men come to respect the way he treats them and his approach to the war…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 15 Jul 2008

Really lame and boring! Very badly dated WW II flick…

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By Eric R (1,431) on 23 Jul 2008

Great Pro-WW2 movie ad great recruiting tool for USMC. Love The Duke as a hard ass NCO and good cast for John Agar…

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By Charles W (142) on 26 Sep 2018

I knew many marines that were there. They seemed to think it was the most realistic was movie ever made…

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By Dave C (1,370) on 04 Aug 2008

This is one of the GREATEST WWII movies ever put out…

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