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Flags of our Fathers (2006)

Flags of Our Fathers (original title)
R | | Drama, History, War | 20 October 2006 (USA)
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The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... John "Doc" Bradley
... Rene Gagnon
... Ira Hayes
... Keyes Beech
... Bud Gerber
... Mike Strank
... Ralph "Iggy" Ignatowski
... Hank Hansen
... Colonel Chandler Johnson
... Captain Severance
... Pauline Harnois
... James Bradley
... Commandant Vandegrift
... Belle Block
... Madeline Evelley
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Storyline

In 1945, the Marines attack twelve thousand Japaneses protecting the twenty square kilometers of the sacred Iwo Jima island in a very violent battle. When they reach the Mount Suribachi and six Marines raise their flag on the top, the picture becomes a symbol in a post Great Depression America. The government brings the three survivors to America to raise funds for war, bringing hope to desolate people, and making the three men heroes of the war. However, the traumatized trio has difficulty dealing with the image built by their superiors, sharing the heroism with their mates. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Plot Keywords:

reference to arizona | pima indian | japanese soldier | japan | japanese army | See All (217) »

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The real heroes are the ones left on the island. See more »

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Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of graphic war violence and carnage, and for language | See all certifications »

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Paramount Pictures [United States] | Warner Bros [France] |  »

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20 October 2006 (USA)  »

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Flags of our Fathers  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$90,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,245,190, 22 October 2006, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$33,602,376

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$65,900,249
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2.39 : 1
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Trivia

David Rasche appears in the film in a cameo role. Rasche is famous for his lampoon of Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" character in the sitcom Sledge Hammer! (1986). Eastwood is known for his sense of humor and apparently liked the show. See more »

Goofs

In the train scene were Keyes Beech offers a toast, John "Doc" Bradley refers to Beech as "sir." Beech, wearing the rank of Gunnery Sergeant, would on occasion be called "Sir.", in Boot Camp everyone of Higher rank was referred to as "Sir." See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Soldiers: Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman! For God sakes, corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman!
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Soundtracks

Summit Ridge Drive
Written by Artie Shaw
Performed by Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five
Courtesy of Bluebird/Novus/RCA Victor
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was Iwo Jima such an important island during World War II?
Q: Why didn't they stop for the man who fell overboard?
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another nomination for Clint
19 October 2006 | by – See all my reviews

A great film showing war as it was, and is: ugly, frantic, corporate, confusing, frustrating and very sad. Soldiers accompany their friends into horrific situations with terrible consequences. Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach & Jesse Bradford are WONDERFUL. Paul Walker did not suck. Neal McDonough & Barry Pepper are great (pepper is older but still hot...fell in love with his bible-quoting sniper in SPRyan). Paul Haggis re-wrote the screenplay, which I really enjoyed. The music is haunting as done by Clint, as well as his son Kyle. Please don't leave when the lights go up. B&W photos of the real people this film was based on are shown during the credits. I will see this film quite a few more times.
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