Actor John Wayne earned his first Oscar nomination for his role in 1949’s Sands of Iwo Jima.Many critics and audiences considered it one of his best performances, delivering a character a bit ...

John Wayne persuaded World War 2 veterans to reenact their real-life duty in his classic movie. By George Simpson , Film & Music Editor 13:44, Wed, Mar 26, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:44, Wed, Mar 26, 2025 ...

“Sands of Iwo Jima,” released in 1949 by Republic Pictures and newly mastered in HD by Olive Films, is not your standard flag-waver. It tells the story of a squad of Marines, led by John Wayne ...

Wayne actually turned down Sands of Iwo Jima at first since he was already 42 and felt he was to old for the part of Sgt John M Stryker. At one point Kirk Douglas was under consideration for the ...

John Wayne is one of the biggest icons of the silver screen, and we've picked out the classic cowboy's 10 best roles, based solely on The Duke's performance. ... Sands Of Iwo Jima.

“Sands of Iwo Jima” stars Wayne as Sgt. John M. Stryker, a tough leader of a young squad of Marines. Wayne’s portrayal of the sergeant earned him a Best Actor Academy Award nomination. The 1949 film, ...

Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) Image Credit: Republic Pictures. Ahead of the Iwo Jima invasion, the members of an American Marine squad view their sergeant (Wayne) as a cruel, taciturn tyrant who ...

Adele Mara, a film and TV actress who played opposite John Wayne in 1949's "Sands of Iwo Jima," died May 7 of natural causes at her home in Pacific Palisades. She was 87.