Saving Private Ryan

Author

Steven Spielberg

Call Number

• BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, French, Spanish or Portuguese, with optional English, French, Spanish or Portuguese subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel, Giovanni Ribisi, Jeremy Davies, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti, Dennis Farina, Max Martini, Nathan Fillion, Leland Orser, Ryan Hurst, Harve Presnell, Bryan Cranston, David Wohl.

Publication Information

Hollywood, California : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2010]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (169 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; for intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence, and for language.

Summary

Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers, the story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion, then moves beyond the beach as the men embark on a dangerous special mission. Captian John Miller must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have 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 answer--and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency, and respect.

Notes

Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.

Special features: Saving private Ryan - with an introduction by director Steven Spielberg: Looking into the past, Miller and his Platoon, Boot camp, Making Saving private Ryan, Re-creating Omaha Beach, Music and sound, Parting thoughts, Into the breach, theatrical trailer HD, re-release trailer HD ; Shooting war - WWII combat photographers, hosted by Tom Hanks.

Contents

• [Disc one.} Feature film
• [Disc two.] Special features.