A FILM TO REMEMBER: “SAVING PRIVATE RYAN” (1998)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Saving Private Ryan”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

Still image of filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Steven Spielberg

CAST:

• Tom Hanks … Captain Miller
• Tom Sizemore … Sergeant Horvath
• Edward Burns … Private Reiben
• Barry Pepper … Private Jackson