Japanese soldiers are sent to the island of Iwo Jima knowing that they
will probably not survive the battle with American forces. Among them are
a baker who wants only to live to see his newborn daughter, an Olympic equestrian
champion known for his skill and honor, a young idealist military policeman,
and a strict military man who would rather accept suicide than surrender.
Lead by a tragically determined general, the battle that was predicted to
be quick and bloody becomes 40 days of heroic and resourceful combat. Made
as the companion film to Flags of Our Fathers, which tells
the story from the American side, and nominated for four Academy Awards,
including Best Picture. "The only American movie of the year I won't hesitate
to call a masterpiece." (CNN.com) "Close to perfect." (NY Times)
35mm Cinemascope.
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iwojimathemovie.warnerbros.com
2006, color, 2 hours 20 minutes, USA