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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
A Single Shot Can End The War more
Plot:
The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in WWII. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 10 wins
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13 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(52 articles)
TV ratings - 15 November: Doctor Who and I'm A Celebrity make splash in high-rating 'Super Sunday'
(From The Guardian - TV News. 16 November 2009, 5:22 AM, PST)
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a War Movie Overload
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 11 November 2009, 2:33 PM, PST)
(From The Guardian - TV News. 16 November 2009, 5:22 AM, PST)
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a War Movie Overload
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 11 November 2009, 2:33 PM, PST)
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Exceptional film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ryan Phillippe | ... | John "Doc" Bradley |
 | Jesse Bradford | ... | Rene Gagnon |
 | Adam Beach | ... | Ira Hayes |
 | John Benjamin Hickey | ... | Keyes Beech |
 | John Slattery | ... | Bud Gerber |
 | Barry Pepper | ... | Mike Strank |
 | Jamie Bell | ... | Ralph "Iggy" Ignatowski |
 | Paul Walker | ... | Hank Hansen |
 | Robert Patrick | ... | Colonel Chandler Johnson |
 | Neal McDonough | ... | Captain Severance |
 | Melanie Lynskey | ... | Pauline Harnois |
 | Thomas McCarthy | ... | James Bradley (as Tom McCarthy) |
 | Chris Bauer | ... | Commandant Vandegrift |
| Judith Ivey | ... | Belle Block |
 | Myra Turley | ... | Madeline Evelley |
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MPAA:
Rated R for sequences of graphic war violence and carnage, and for language.
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132 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:15 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Finland:K-15 |
Australia:MA |
USA:R (certificate #42983) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Ireland:15A |
Netherlands:16 |
Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) |
Norway:15 |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Spain:18 |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:15 |
Argentina:13 |
Peru:14 |
Argentina:16 |
Brazil:16 |
New Zealand:R15 |
Sweden:15 |
Malaysia:18SG (DVD)
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Factual errors: Chandler Johnson, the commander of the 2nd Battalion 28th Marines (played by Robert Patrick), was a lieutenant colonel (silver oak leaf rank insignia) but is shown wearing the eagles of a full colonel.
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[first lines]
Soldiers: Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman! For God sakes, corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman!
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Soldiers: Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman! For God sakes, corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-06-09)" (2008)
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Soundtrack:
I'll Walk Alone
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FAQ
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?Why aren't African American Soldiers Shown in the movie?
How does "Flags of Our Fathers" relate to "Letters from Iwo Jima"?
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I was hesitant to see this because I figured it would be a patriotic appeal for war. What I found was very surprising. First of all, I commend the writer and filmmaker for having a Native American as one of the main characters. Navajo codetalkers were instrumental in our success, but few movies have even mentioned them. In fact, the John Woo film focused more on Nicolas Cage's character than the always excellent Adam Beach. In Flags of Our Fathers, we see how the war has impacted the lives of three men. The most touching story was Ira Hayes, played by Beach. I think he should win an Oscar for his portrayal. He conveyed much more warmth and had much more depth than the other "leads." Even though the narrative was indeed disjointed, if you have the attention span, you can figure it out. Even though the film was two and one-half hours, it didn't feel like it. I found the story very compelling, and a refreshing antidote to a lot of the war films we see. No matter which side you fight on, war is not kind, and Eastwood depicts that well. Overall, a fine effort from all involved.