[Classic Film] Number Five - Saving Private Ryan

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★ - A Masterpiece Of film [For rating system, see information tab at top of blog]

Release Date: 11th September 1998

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Director: Steven Spielberg 

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Writer: Robert Rodat

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Cast: Tom Hanks - Edward Burns - Tom Sizemore - Matt Damon - Barry Pepper - Adam Goldberg - Jeremy Davies - Giovanni Ribisi 

Famous Quotes:

1) 'There's a chain of command. Gripes go up, not down' 

2) 'Well what I mean by that, sir, is ... if you was to put me and this here sniper rifle anywhere up to and including one mile of Adolf Hitler with a clear line of sight, sir...pack your bags, fellas, war's over. Amen'

3) 'We're not here to do the decent thing, we're here to follow fucking orders'

4) 'You don't know when to shut up, you don't know how to shut up!'

5) 'Whats the pool on me up to? Hey? What is it, 300? ... I'm a school teacher. I teach English composition' 

6) 'This Ryan better be worth it. He better go home and cure a disease, or invent a longer-lasting light bulb' 

7) 'Picture a girl who took a nosedive from the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down'

8) 'Fuck! Just give us a fucking chance you son of a bitch! You son of a fucking cocksucker' 

9) 'I just know that every man I kill, the farther away from home I feel'

10) 'You gonna shoot me over Ryan?' 'Nah i'm gonna shoot you cause' I don't like you'

11) 'You wanna tell me about your wife and those rose bushes?' 'Nah, I'll save this one just for me'

12) 'Porker Get Out!'

Explanation

Directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Saving Private Ryan' follows Captain Miller and group of US soldiers on a rescue mission behind enemy lines. Their target; James Francis Ryan, a paratrooper whose brothers where killed in action. 

'Saving Private Ryan' is widely regarded as one of the best war depictions in history. It was acclaimed for its excellent cast, writing and direction whilst becoming famous for it's exceptionally realistic portrayal of combat.

The opening 'Omaha Beach' scene became particularly famous - its graphic, disturbing content is regarded as being true to the real beach landings of 1944, and caused a certain level of controversy in relation to its classification. The film as a whole received a 15 rating, however this opening scene was originally an 18 - various government bodies opted to keep the film at a lower classification, as the scene was considered to be contextually justified.

'Saving Private Ryan', not only an exceptional film in terms of construction and entertainment, but a film important in history. A true example of a film that will stand the test of time.     

Awards

Oscar Wins:

Best Cinematography

Best Director: Steven Spielberg

Best Effects, Sound Effects

Best Film Editing

Best Sound

Oscar Nominations:

Best Actor In A Leading Role: Tom Hanks

Best Art Direction

Best Makeup

Best Music

Best Picture

Best Writing: Director For The Screen

BAFTA Wins:

Best Sound

Best Special Effects

BAFTA Nominations:

Best Music

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Film

Best Makeup

Best Actor In A Leading Role: Tom Hanks

Best Director: Steven Spielberg

Golden Globe Wins:

Best Director: Steven Spielberg

Best Picture

Golden Globe Nominations:

Best Music

Best Actor: Tom Hanks

Best Writing

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