Movie "Flags of Our Fathers" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Flags of Our Fathers"

In February, 1945, one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific theater of World War II occurs on the tiny island of Iwo Jima. Thousands of Marines attack the stronghold maintained by thousands of Japanese, and the slaughter on both sides is horrific. Early in the battle, an American flag is raised atop the high point, Mount Suribachi, and a photograph of the raising becomes an American cause celebre. As a powerful inspiration to war-sick Americans, the photo becomes a symbol of the Allied cause. The three surviving flag raisers, Rene Gagnon, John Bradley, and Ira Hayes, are whisked back to civilization to help raise funds for the war effort. But the accolades for heroism heaped upon the three men are at odds with their own personal realizations that thousands of real heroes lie dead on Iwo Jima, and that their own contributions to the fight are only symbolic and not deserving of the singling out they are experiencing. Each of the three must come to terms with the honors, exploitation, and grief that they face simply for being in a photograph.

Starring actors in "Flags of Our Fathers" movie:

Ryan Phillippe as a character John "Doc" Bradley Ryan Phillippe also starred in the next movies: "Antitrust" in a role of Milo Hoffman; "Gosford Park" in a role of Henry Denton; "Cruel Intentions" in a role of Sebastian Valmont; "White Squall" in a role of Gil Martin; "Igby Goes Down" in a role of Oliver 'Ollie' Slocumb; "Breach" in a role of Eric O'Neill; "Stop-Loss" in a role of SSgt. Brandon King; "Franklyn" in a role of Preest; "Playing by Heart" in a role of Keenan; "The Way of the Gun" in a role of Mr. Parker; "Five Fingers" in a role of Martijn;

Jesse Bradford as a character Rene Gagnon Jesse Bradford also starred in the next movies: "Hackers" in a role of Joey Pardella; "My Blue Heaven" in a role of Jamie; "Swimfan" in a role of Ben Cronin; "Romeo + Juliet" in a role of Balthasar; "My Sassy Girl" in a role of Charlie Bellow; "W." in a role of Thatcher; "Falling in Love" in a role of Joe Raftis; "Cherry Falls" in a role of Rod Harper; "Clockstoppers" in a role of Zak Gibbs; "King of the Hill" in a role of Aaron; "The Echo" in a role of Bobby; "Perfect Life";

Adam Beach as a character Ira Hayes Adam Beach also starred in the next movies: "Windtalkers" in a role of Private Ben Yahzee; "Joe Dirt" in a role of Kicking Wing;

John Benjamin Hickey as a character Keyes Beech John Benjamin Hickey also starred in the next movies: "The Bone Collector" in a role of Dr. Barry Lehman; "The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising" in a role of John Stanton; "The General's Daughter" in a role of Capt. Goodson; "Then She Found Me" in a role of Alan; "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" in a role of Deputy Mayor LaSalle;

John Slattery as a character Bud Gerber John Slattery also starred in the next movies: "Bad Company" in a role of Roland Yates; "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" in a role of Bert Miller; "Eraser" in a role of FBI Agent Corman; "Mona Lisa Smile" in a role of Paul Moore; "Underdog" in a role of Mayor; "Reservation Road" in a role of Steve;

Barry Pepper as a character Mike Strank Barry Pepper also starred in the next movies: "Enemy of the State" in a role of Det. David Pratt; "The Green Mile" in a role of Dean Stanton; "We Were Soldiers" in a role of Joe Galloway; "Saving Private Ryan" in a role of Pvt. Daniel Jackson; "25th Hour" in a role of Frank Slaughtery; "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" in a role of Mike Norton; "Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000" in a role of Jonnie Goodboy Tyler; "Unknown" in a role of Rancher Shirt; "Knockaround Guys" in a role of Matty Demaret; "Firestorm" in a role of Packer; "When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story" in a role of Bill Wilson;

Jamie Bell as a character Ralph "Iggy" Ignatowski Jamie Bell also starred in the next movies: "The Chumscrubber" in a role of Dean Stiffle; "King Kong" in a role of Jimmy; "Jumper" in a role of Griffin; "Defiance" in a role of Asael Bielski; "Nicholas Nickleby" in a role of Smike;

Paul Walker as a character Hank Hansen Paul Walker also starred in the next movies: "2 Fast 2 Furious" in a role of Brian O'Conner; "The Fast and the Furious" in a role of Brian O'Conner; "Timeline" in a role of Chris Johnston; "Running Scared" in a role of Joey Gazelle; "Joy Ride" in a role of Lewis Thomas; "Noel" in a role of Mike; "Into the Blue" in a role of Jared; "Eight Below" in a role of Jerry Shepard; "The Death and Life of Bobby Z" in a role of Tim Kearney; "The Heaven Project"; "She's All That" in a role of Dean Sampson; "Fast & Furious 4" in a role of Brian O'Conner; "Varsity Blues" in a role of Lance Harbor;

Robert Patrick as a character Colonel Chandler Johnson Robert Patrick also starred in the next movies: "The Faculty" in a role of Coach Joe Willis; "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" in a role of Ray Carter; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of T-1000; "Ladder 49" in a role of Ed Reilly; "Striptease" in a role of Darrell Grant; "Firewall" in a role of Gary Mitchell; "Walk the Line" in a role of Ray Cash; "The Marine" in a role of Rome; "We Are Marshall" in a role of Marshall Coach; "Bridge to Terabithia" in a role of Jesse Aarons senior; "All the Pretty Horses" in a role of Cole; "Fly Me to the Moon" in a role of Louie; "Alien Trespass" in a role of Vernon; "Fire in the Sky" in a role of Mike Rogers; "Supercross" in a role of Earl Cole; "The Men Who Stare at Goats" in a role of Todd Nixon; "Spy Kids" in a role of Mr. Lisp; "Elvis" in a role of Vernon Presley;

Neal McDonough as a character Captain Severance Neal McDonough also starred in the next movies: "Minority Report" in a role of Officer Gordon 'Fletch' Fletcher; "Walking Tall" in a role of Jay Hamilton; "Timeline" in a role of Frank Gordon; "88 Minutes" in a role of Jon Forster; "I Know Who Killed Me" in a role of Daniel Fleming; "Traitor"; "Forever Strong" in a role of Coach Richard Penning; "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" in a role of M. Bison; "Ravenous" in a role of Pvt. Reich; "Star Trek: First Contact" in a role of Lieutenant Hawk; "Angels in the Outfield" in a role of Whitt Bass; "One Tough Bastard" in a role of Agent Ward;

Melanie Lynskey as a character Pauline Harnois Melanie Lynskey also starred in the next movies: "Coyote Ugly" in a role of Gloria; "Sweet Home Alabama" in a role of Lurlynn; "Shattered Glass" in a role of Amy Brand; "Ever After" in a role of Jacqueline De Ghent; "Up in the Air" in a role of Julie Bingham;

Thomas McCarthy as a character James Bradley Thomas McCarthy also starred in the next movies: "Meet the Parents" in a role of Dr. Bob Banks; "Good Night, and Good Luck." in a role of Palmer Williams; "Year of the Dog" in a role of Pier; "Michael Clayton" in a role of Walter; "Duplicity" in a role of Jeff Bauer; "2012" in a role of Gordon Silberman;

Chris Bauer as a character Commandant Vandergrift Chris Bauer also starred in the next movies: "8MM" in a role of George Higgins/Machine; "Snow White: A Tale of Terror" in a role of Konrad;

Judith Ivey as a character Belle Block Judith Ivey also starred in the next movies: "The Devil's Advocate" in a role of Mrs. Alice Lomax;

Myra Turley as a character Madeline Evelley Myra Turley starred only in the movie "Flags of Our Fathers"