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Wayne in Action: John Wayne in Sands of Iwo Jima

on BBC Two England

also starring
John Agar , Forrest Tucker
'Before I'm through with you, you're gonna move like one man and think like one man', declares Sergeant Stryker to his young recruits in this stirring and dramatic account of the war in the Pacific. The heroic attack by the Marines on the strongly defended island of Iwo Jima affirms the integrity of the tough sergeant, with Wayne giving one of the finest performances of his career.
Screenplay by HARRY BROWN and JAMES EDWARD GRANT Based on a story by HARRY BROWN Produced by EDMUND GRAINGER Directed by ALLAN DWAN

Contributors

Unknown:
John Agar
Unknown:
Forrest Tucker
Unknown:
Harry Brown
Unknown:
James Edward Grant
Story By:
Harry Brown
Produced By:
Edmund Grainger
Directed By:
Allan Dwan
Sergeant Stryker:
John Wayne
Private Conway:
John Agar
Corporal Thomas:
Forrest Tucker
Allison Bromley:
Adele Mara
Private Ragazzi:
Wally Cassell

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