Sands of Iwo Jima [SEP] cast member
Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima is a 1949 war film starring John Wayne that follows a group of United States Marines from training to the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The film also features John Agar, Adele Mara and Forrest Tucker, was written by Harry Brown and James Edward Grant, and directed by Allan Dwan. The picture was a Republic Pictures production.
"Sands of Iwo Jima" was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (John Wayne), Best
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Gagnon appeared in two films about the battle of Iwo Jima: "To the Shores of Iwo Jima" (a government documentary which simply showed the color footage of the U.S. flag raising) and "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949). He was also part of a Rose Bowl half-time show.
- "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949), Gagnon played himself, raising the flag in the movie with Bradley and Hayes.
- "The Outsider" (1961),