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The story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion of Normandy beach. Once the men move beyond the beach, Captain John Miller must take his men behind the German lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have already been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each man searches for his own...
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Dive deep into the heart-wrenching and visceral world of Steven Spielberg's iconic film, Saving Private Ryan. Journey through the historical context of World War II and the harrowing D-Day landing at Omaha Beach. Explore the complexities of sacrifice, heroism, and the human toll of war as portrayed in this cinematic masterpiece, delving into the character development, relationships, and themes that resonate throughout the film. Uncover the brilliance...
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DreamWorks Home Entertainment
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[1999]
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Captain John Miller must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking thir lives to save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war each man searches for his own answer and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage.
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Pearson Education
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"Three days after one of the fiercest battles of World War II, Captain Miller and his surviving men think that they can relax. But they are wrong! They are sent behind enemy lines to find one man -- Private Ryan -- and bring him safely home. How many will survive the mission?" --P. 4 of cover.
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Smithsonian Channel
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[2017]
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English
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Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is famous for its realism, but how much of this epic drama is truly accurate? Was there a real Private Ryan? Uncover the real story behind this Hollywood blockbuster with tests conducted with weapons experts and insights from war historians.
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"The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, chronicling the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes drama."--
"America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine decades, perfectly coiffed starlets, debonair leading men, and producers with gold in their eyes have chased the elusive Oscar. What began as an industry...
10) Steven Spielberg
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Prolific director, writer and producer of such films as Saving Private Ryan, E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, and others.
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In this unforgettable narrative of D-Day, Joseph Balkoski describes the minute-by-minute combat as it unfolded on Omaha Beach, allowing soldiers to speak for themselves as they recall their attempts to maneuver bombers through heavy cloud cover, the claustrophobic terror aboard transports, and the relentless fire that greeted them on the beach. Equal parts oral history and meticulous reconstruction, Omaha Beach is the closest the modern reader can...
13) Knockaround Guys
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In this action-packed adventure, four sons of well-known New York mobsters must retrieve a bag of cash from a small Montana town ruled bya corrupt sheriff. But things don't go as planned for the quartet of Mafia wannabes, and as the four young toughs unite to recover the money, they come face-to-face with the bloodshed and betrayal that are their birthright. Starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominee Barry Pepper("Saving Private Ryan," TV's "61"),...
14) 15 Minutes
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Warner Bros
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2021.
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When a celebrity homicide detective and a brash, young fire marshal raceagainst time to stop a pair of publicity seeking murderers, ahigh-profile newscaster buys videotapes of the gruesome crimes--turningthe killers into instant media stars. Now, just how far will society'smost desperate people go in order to get their 15 Minutes of fame?Starring Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Robert De Niro ("TheGodfather, Part II," "Taxi Driver"), Edward...
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World War II has been the subject of hundreds, if not thousands, of films produced in the United States alone. From training camp scenes in See Here, Private Hargrove to images of brutal combat in Saving Private Ryan, filmmakers have been tasked with replicating pivotal moments in the war. But sometimes story lines and dramatic manipulations of audiences have led to less-than-faithful re-creations of what men and women have endured during times of...
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Dotdash Meredith
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With more than 30 films and countless accolades, Steven Spielberg has cemented himself among the greatest storytellers of this generation. From E.T. and Jaws to Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan, Spielberg’s works have captivated audiences and redefined the box-office hit. This beautifully illustrated and superbly written special edition of LIFE celebrates the acclaimed director at 75, delving into his powerful childhood inspirations
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Bill Kimberlin may refer to himself as "one of those names on the endless list of credits at the close of blockbuster movies." In reality though, he's a true insider on some of the most celebrated and popular movies and franchises of the past century. Jurassic Park. Star Trek. Jumanji. Schindler's List. Saving Private Ryan. Even Forrest Gump. And perhaps most notably, Star Wars. Inside the Star Wars Empire is the very funny and insightful tell-all...
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This book makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war. Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History is a comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. The volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. The...
19) The men who would be king: an almost epic tale of moguls, movies, and a company called Dreamworks
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For sixty years, since the birth of United Artists, the studio landscape was unchanged. Then came Hollywood's Circus Maximus-created by director Steven Spielberg, billionaire David Geffen, and Jeffrey Katzenberg, who gave the world The Lion King-an entertainment empire called DreamWorks. Now Nicole LaPorte, who covered the company for Variety, goes behind the hype to reveal for the first time the delicious truth of what happened. Readers will feel...
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Max Allan Collins became a next-generation Mickey Spillane, creating memorable titles and characters of his own such as Road to Perdition and Quarry. He's worked in all kinds of media, from scripting Dick Tracy's daily comic strips from 1977-93 to writing the novelizations of movies such as Saving Private Ryan, Air Force One, and American Gangster, creating his “own” one-man show, "Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life." The crowning achievement of...
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