Pre-viewed for quality and plays great. This colorized version is Out Of Print and was only made on vhs. The colorization really helps bring out the details.

John Wayne earned his first Oscar nomination as a tough Marine sergeant, in one of his best roles. He trains a squad of rebellious recruits in New Zealand in 1943. Later they are responsible for the capture of Iwo Jima from the Japanese--one of the most difficult campaigns of the Pacific Theatre. Includes striking real war footage.