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Where was Flags of Our Fathers filmed?

2006 film, directed by Clint Eastwood.

  • Chicago

The story is set in Texas, about 1,017 miles (1,636 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Texas; Arizona; Wisconsin; Chicago
Filmed in
Chicago
Distance
About 1,017 miles (1,636 km) between Texas and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 1,402 miles (2,257 km) between Arizona and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 204 miles (328 km) between Wisconsin and the nearest filming location.
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About Flags of Our Fathers

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Released
2006
Director
Clint Eastwood
Cast
Ryan PhillippeJesse BradfordAdam BeachJohn SlatteryBarry PepperJamie BellRobert PatrickChris BauerNeal McDonoughTom McCarthy
Genre
WarDramaAction
Based on
Flags of Our Fathers
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

After training at Camp Tarawa in Hawaii, the 28th Marine Regiment 5th Marine Division sails to invade Iwo Jima.

A platoon is ordered to the top to hoist a United States flag.

During the fighting that continues for weeks afterward Strank, Sergeant Hank Hansen and Harlon are killed in action.

Famous lines from Flags of Our Fathers

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Thanks, Mike.Franklin Sousley
  • That is smart.Hank Hansen
  • I got mine already.Gust
  • Oh, yeah, I'm square.Lundsford
  • See, now that's smart.Gust

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