From Academy Award winning director Clint Eastwood comes the untold story of the Japanese soldiers who defended the homeland against invading American forces during World War II. With a little defense other than sheer will and the volcanic rock of Iwo Jima itself, the unprecedented tactics of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Ken Watanabe, The Last Samurai) and his men transform what was predicted to be a swift defeat into nearly 40 days of heroic and resourceful combat. Their sacrifices, struggles, courage and compassion live on in the taut, gripping film Rolling Stone calls "unique and unforgetable."

Running time - 134 minutes approx.

Widescreen
Japanese with English subtitles

This movie was shot back to back with the companion movie "Flags of our Fathers" A film that tells the story from the other side. Click Here for details.