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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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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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japanese soldier | japan | japanese army | imperial japan | world war two | See All (215) »

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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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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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Trivia

Adam Beach nearly missed out on being cast as Ira Hayes as he was laid up in bed with flu when the call from Clint Eastwood came through. Only some frantic lobbying by Beach's lawyer helped him secure the role. See more »

Goofs

During the ending credit roll, an actual photo taken during the heroes meeting with President Truman shows sailor John H. Bradley using a pair of crutches. In the film's re-creation of the event however, Bradley is shown without using or needing the aid of crutches. See more »

Quotes

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

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Soundtracks

Flags of Our Fathers
Written by Clint Eastwood
Performed by Bruce Forman, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens, Andrew McCormack, and Graeme Flowers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why aren't African Americans shown in the movie?
Q: Do I need to see "Letters from Iwo Jima" to understand this movie?
Q: Where exactly is Iwo Jima?
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Deeply Moving
24 October 2006 | by – See all my reviews

I can't recall the last time a movie moved me the way this film did. Clint Eastwood presents an honest portrait of war (the beauty of brotherhood, the horror of literally walking through death, the pain of dealing with survival). The images made me feel like I was getting a real glimpse at the lives of the men who served during WWII. The actors more then carried their own weight. They made you understand these were not characters they were acting out, they were representing real men. To often today war movies are used to actively promote war or to demonize it. I appreciated that this film let me make up my own mind. "Flags of Our Fathers" is a movie that will stay with you. Isn't that what great movies are supposed to do? This film reminds you why movies are important.
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