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As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Set in 1944 in Normandy, France, during World War II, it follows a group of soldiers, led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks), on a mission to locate Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon) and bring him home safely after his three brothers have been killed in action.
- Tom Hanks as John H. Miller
- Tom Sizemore as Mike Horvath
- Edward Burns as Richard Reiben
- Barry Pepper as Daniel Jackson
- Adam Goldberg as Stanley "Fish" Mellish
- VIN Diesel as Adrian Caparzo
- Giovanni Ribisi as Irwin Wade
- Jeremy Davies as Timothy Upham
- Matt Damon as James Francis Ryan
- Ted Danson as Fred Hamill
Tom Hanks stars as John H. Miller, a U.S. Captain from the 2nd Rangers unit who survives D-Day and then receives a mission to locate Private Ryan. He initially reveals little about his background, and later reflects with Horvath about their fallen comrades. When Wade is injured, he allows a lethal dose of morphine and then reveals his backstory to ...
Tom Sizemore co-stars as Mike Horvath, a technical sergeant who leads troops with Miller on D-Day. After clearing Dog One, he bottles sand as yet another memento of his war experiences. At Ramelle, he convinces Miller that they'll earn the right to go home if they can defend a bridge and save Private Ryan in the process, but he's eventually killed ...
Edward Burns portrays Richard Reiben, a Private First Class soldier who assists Miller and Horvath on D-Day. Near Ramelle, he gets angry when Miller allows Wade's killer to walk away. Reiben later confronts Private Ryan about what they've gone through to ensure that he gets to return home safely. Burns appeared as himself in Entourage and portrayed...
Barry Pepper appears as Private Daniel Jackson, a sniper who recites prayers before targeting German soldiers. When Miller's squad learns that Private Ryan is likely at Ramelle, he's the first to volunteer for a risky operation. Jackson ultimately gets killed during the Battle of Ramelle after being targeted by a tank. Pepper portrayed Dean Stanton...
Adam Goldberg co-stars as Stanley "Fish" Mellish, a Jewish Private who receives a Hitler Youth knife from Caparzo on D-Day and sobs while Horvath watches. At Ramelle, he urges Upham to be "Johnny on the spot" while handling ammunition during an upcoming battle against German soldiers. Mellish is eventually killed in hand-to-hand combat when Upham f...
Vin Diesel has a smaller role as Adrian Caparzo, a Private First Class soldier who is recruited by Miller. At Neuville, he's shot and killed while attempting to save a German girl who is given up by her father. Diesel became a true movie star during the early 2000s after portraying Chris Varick in Boiler Room, Richard B. Riddick in Pitch Black, and...
Giovanni Ribisi memorably portrays Irwin Wade, a medic who survives D-Day and helps Miller find Private Ryan. During a quiet moment, he reflects about pretending to be asleep when his mother would come home, and later confronts his comrades when they sort through dog tags like "poker chips." Shortly after, Wade is killed near Ramelle. Ribisi appear...
Jeremy Davies appears as the pacifist Timothy Upham, a U.S. Corporal who Miller recruits because of his ability to speak French and German. He's nervous about participating because he doesn't have any combat experience. He carries a book about the "bonds of brotherhood" that form during war, which foreshadows the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. At...
Matt Damon co-stars as James Francis Ryan, a U.S. Private First Class soldier whose three brothers are killed in action. He's eventually located near Ramelle and refuses to abandon his comrades. Ryan assists Miller with a sticky bomb plan to defeat German soldiers while keeping his distance to ensure his safety. In the '90s, Damon starred as Rudy B...
Ted Danson briefly appears as Fred Hamill, a captain for the 101st Pathfinders unit. Danson famously starred as Sam Malone in the TV show Cheers and headlined Three Men and a Baby as Jack. He also starred as Dr. John Becker in Becker and portrayed Arthur Frobisher in Damages. In the 2010s, Danson appeared as Hank Larsson in Fargo season 2 and Micha...
Jul 24, 1998 · Saving Private Ryan: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper. 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.
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- Drama, War
- Steven Spielberg
- 1998-07-24
Saving Private Ryan: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper. 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.
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Sep 27, 2021 · Miller is joined by a brave squad that accompanies his critical mission. Here is your guide to the heroes of Saving Private Ryan, and the talented ensemble that portrays them.
