Sands of Iwo Jima 4K

4K BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this exclusive new commentary was recorded by critic Steve Mitchell and critic and author Steven Jay Rubin (Combat Films: American Realism). As you would expect, the commentators share plenty of factual information about the conception and production of Sands of Iwo Jima, its depiction of various historic events and military strategies/war developments, John Wayne's transformation into the tough Marine Sgt. John Stryker and Oscar award, etc. Clint Eastwood's film Letters from Iwo Jima is mentioned as well.

BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this exclusive new commentary was recorded by critic Steve Mitchell and critic and author Steven Jay Rubin (Combat Films: American Realism). As you would expect, the commentators share plenty of factual information about the conception and production of Sands of Iwo Jima, its depiction of various historic events and military strategies/war developments, John Wayne's transformation into the tough Marine Sgt. John Stryker and Oscar award, etc. Clint Eastwood's film Letters from Iwo Jima is mentioned as well.
  
• The Making of Sands of Iwo Jima - presented here is an archival program on the making of Sands of Iwo Jima hosted by critic Leonard Maltin. Included in it are clips from interviews with John Agar, Richard Jaeckel, Wally Cassell, and Michael Wayne, amongst others. A the end of the program, there is also some very interesting archival material about the premiere of Sands of Iwo Jima and its reception. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
  
• Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for Sands of Iwo Jima. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).