Discover the Cast of Flags of Our Fathers

A single shot can end the war.

Released on October 18, 2006
Drama History War

"Flags of Our Fathers" is a poignant war drama that brings to life the events surrounding one of the most iconic photographs in American history - the raising of the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima during World War II. The film is based on the 2000 book of the same name by James Bradley and Ron Powers, exploring the lives of three of the six surviving servicemen who took part in the historic flag-raising moment.

The cast features several talented actors, with Ryan Phillippe leading the way as John 'Doc' Bradley, a Navy Hospital Corpsman who tended to the wounded during the battle. Phillippe skillfully portrays Bradley's courage and compassion, bringing to life a character who embodies the spirit of selflessness that was so crucial during the war effort. Meanwhile, Jesse Bradford takes on the role of Pvt. Rene Gagnon, a Marine who played an integral part in the flag-raising and subsequently returned home as a hero. Bradford's portrayal of Gagnon captures the character's transformation from a young man eager to fight for his country to a survivor struggling to adjust to life after the war.

The third central character is Pvt. Ira Hayes, a Pima Native American and one of the flag-raisers, portrayed by Adam Beach. Hayes' story is perhaps the most heart-wrenching of the three, as he grapples with the aftermath of the war, including the loss of his fellow soldiers and his own struggle with alcoholism. Beach's nuanced performance brings depth and humanity to Hayes, reminding audiences of the immense sacrifices made by all servicemen during the war effort and the often overlooked struggles they faced upon returning home. Together, these performances and the rich, compelling narrative deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience that pays homage to the heroes of Iwo Jima and resonates deeply with viewers.

Flags of Our Fathers is part of the Clint Eastwood's Iwo Jima Collection.

Full Cast of Flags of Our Fathers

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John Benjamin Hickey

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as Mike Strank

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Jamie Bell

as Ralph "Iggy" Ignatowski

Paul Walker

as Hank Hansen

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Robert Patrick

as Colonel Chandler Johnson

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Neal McDonough

as Captain Severance

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Melanie Lynskey

as Pauline Harnois

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Tom McCarthy

as James Bradley

Chris Bauer

as Commandant Vandegrift

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Judith Ivey

as Belle Block

Myra Turley

as Madeline Evelley

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Joseph Cross

as Franklin Sousley

Benjamin Walker

as Harlon Block

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Alessandro Mastrobuono

as Lindberg

Scott Eastwood

as Lundsford

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Stark Sands

as Gust

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George Grizzard

as John Bradley

Harve Presnell

as Dave Severance

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George Hearn

as Walter Gust

Len Cariou

as Mr. Beech

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Christopher Curry

as Ed Block

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Bubba Lewis

as Belle's Young Son

Beth Grant

as Mother Gagnon

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Connie Ray

as Mrs. Sousley

Ann Dowd

as Mrs. Strank

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Mary Beth Peil

as Mrs. Bradley

David Patrick Kelly

as President Truman

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Jon Polito

as Borough President

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Ned Eisenberg

as Joe Rosenthal

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Gordon Clapp

as General "Howlin' Mad" Smith

Michael Cumpsty

as Secretary Forrestal

Vincent Foster

as Major on Plane

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Kirk B.R. Woller

as Bill Genaust

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Tom Verica

as Lieutenant Pennell

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Jason Gray-Stanford

as Lieutenant Schrier

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Matt Huffman

as Lieutenant Bell

David Hornsby

as Louis Lowery

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Brian Kimmet

as Sergeant Boots Thomas

David Rasche

as Senator

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Tom Mason

as John Tennack

Patrick Dollaghan

as Businessman

James Newman

as Local Politician

Steven M. Porter

as Tourist

Dale Waddington

as Tourist's Wife

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Lennie Loftin

as Justice of the Peace

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David Clennon

as White House Official

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Mark Thomason

as Military Censor

Oliver Davis

as Young James Bradley

Sean Moran

as Waiter

Lisa Dodson

as Iggy's Mother

John Nielsen

as Senator Boyd

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Jon Kellam

as Senator Haddigan

Ron Fassler

as Senator Robson

Denise Vlasis

as Luncheon Singer

Jenifer Menedis

as Luncheon Singer

Joie Shettler

as Luncheon Singer

Vivien Lesiak

as Luncheon Singer

John Henry Canavan

as Jailer

Donn Emerson

as Navy Lieutenant on Plane

Jayma Mays

as Nurse in Hawaii

Yukari Black

as Tokyo Rose (voice)

John Hoogenakker

as Funeral Home Employee

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Barry Sigismondi

as Police Sergeant

William Charlton

as Bartender

Beth Tapper

as Bar Car Beauty

Shannon Gayle

as Bar Car Beauty #2

Jim Cantafio

as Reporter (in LA) #1

Mark Colson

as Reporter (in LA) #2

Danny McCarthy

as Reporter (in Chicago) #1

Patrick New

as Reporter (in Chicago) #2

James Horan

as Reporter (in NYC)

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Michael Canavan

as Reporter at Hansen's

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Erica Grant

as Secretary

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as Lab Tech

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George Cambio

as Lab Tech #2

David S. Brooks

as Sergeant A Company

Joi Johannsson

as Sergeant on Beach

Martin Delaney

as Marine at Cave

Daniel Forcey

as Marine on Beach

Björgvin Franz Gíslason

as Impaled Marine

Darri Ingolfsson

as Wounded Marine

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Hilmar Guðjónsson

as Wounded Marine #4

Jeremy Merrill

as Marine in Shellhole

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as Young Indian

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John Maloney

as Pilot

Dick 'Skip' Evans

as Pilot

Karl Gulledge

as Pilot

Michael Ahl

as Senator (uncredited)

Brian Eric Alexander

as Funeral Attendant (uncredited)

Tex Allen

as Retired Iwo Jima Marine Corps Captain (uncredited)

Mark T Anderson

as Business Man (uncredited)

Martin Andris

as Soilder (uncredited)

Erik Audé

as Officer (uncredited)

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David Block

as Busboy (uncredited)

Kyle S. Brown

as Marine at War (uncredited)

Dale Caba

as Photographer (uncredited)

Brian Ceponis

as Navy Captain (uncredited)

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Jean-Paul Chreky

as Photographer (uncredited)

Ali Costello

as Movie Star #1 (uncredited)

Michelle Cuneo

as Betty Bradley (uncredited)

Jemma Evans

as Ceremony Guest (uncredited)

Paul Fahrenkopf

as Dedication Attendee (uncredited)

Pamela Fischer

as Military Wife (uncredited)

Reese Foster

as Photographer (uncredited)

Jason Frederick

as Baseball Player (uncredited)

Grétar Már Garðarsson

as Solider (uncredited)

Katherine Hoskins Mackey

as General's Wife (uncredited)

George Kardulias

as Civilian Guest at Iwo Jima Memorial (uncredited)

Debbi Larkins

as Movie Star #2 (uncredited)

Halldór Magnússon

as Soldier on Beach (uncredited)

Jon Marshall

as Background (uncredited)

Theo Marshall

as Cubs Fan (uncredited)

Nevin Millan

as American Indian Congress Member (uncredited)

Mark A. Nash

as Welcome Crowd (uncredited)

Spiro Papas

as Photographer (uncredited)

Robin Reck

as Event Attendee (uncredited)

Matthew Schueller

as Military Personnel (uncredited)

Robert Shepherd

as Senator (uncredited)

Guðmundur Karl Sigurdórsson

as Marine (uncredited)

Arne Starr

as Rally Person (uncredited)

Chris Stinson

as Iwo Jima Memorial Attendee (uncredited)

Vignir Jón Vignisson

as Soldier with Dog (uncredited)

Jesse G. Louis

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

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