Sands of Iwo Jima 1949
The film, featuring an incredible performance by John Wayne, real WWII footage, and the famous mountain, is remembered most for the flag-raising scene at Suribachi. It delves into themes of human drama, heroism, and victory in a captivating manner. A classic war film in which John Wayne delivers one of his best performances, Iwo Jima Burns was nominated for 4 Academy Awards, including Best Actor, Editing, Sound, and Screenplay.
