Movie: Sands of Iwo Jima (Original Title: Sands of Iwo Jima) DVD from the Cinema Classic series. A 1949 American war film. Directed by: Allan Dwan Starring: John Wayne (as the tough sergeant) This film depicts the human drama of Sergeant Stryker (John Wayne), a tough sergeant in a U.S. Marine Corps rifle company during World War II, and his men, as well as the fierce battle of Iwo Jima. The case and disc have some scratches, stains, and minor imperfections from use. *Playback has only been confirmed for the beginning portion, and a full-length check has not been performed, so please be aware of this. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. Thank you for viewing.