Flags of Our Fathers
The U.S. servicemen who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II become heroes.
In February and March of 1945, U.S. troops fight and win one of the most crucial and costly battles of the war on the island of Iwo Jima. A photo of U.S. servicemen raising the flag on Mount Suribachi becomes an iconic symbol of victory to a war-weary nation. The individuals themselves become heroes, though not all survive the war and realize it.
Ryan Phillippeas John Bradley
Jesse Bradfordas Rene Gagnon
Adam Beachas Ira Hayes
John Benjamin Hickeyas Keyes Beech
John Slatteryas Bud Gerber