The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima
Synopsis
In February 1945, Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured the image of five U.S. Marines and one U.S. Navy Corpsman hoisting the American flag atop a mountain in Iwo Jima.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian O'Toole
- Original Title
- The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian O'Toole
Kathryn Blacker, James D. Dever, Carly Duncan, Tim Evans, Nell Koring
Department Leadership Roster
Brian O'Toole
Director
Kathryn Blacker
Producer
James D. Dever
Producer
Carly Duncan
Producer
Tim Evans
Producer
Nell Koring
Producer
Martina Maio
Producer
Jonna McLaughlin
Producer
Matthew W. Morgan
Producer
Joel Patterson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima about?
In February 1945, Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured the image of five U.S. Marines and one U.S. Navy Corpsman hoisting the American flag atop a mountain in Iwo Jima.
Who directed The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima?
The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima was directed by Brian O'Toole.
Who stars in The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima?
The principal cast of The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima includes Gene Hackman.
When was The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima released and how long is it?
The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 48m.