Matt Damon and Tom Hanks' 1998 classic, 'Saving Private Ryan,' is a harrowing yet hopeful tale set during the Second World War in 1944. Over the years, the film has become a cult classic and remains highly rated. As the film officially airs on television, here is your guide to the movie and everything you need to know about it.
'Saving Private Ryan' to Air on TV
The BBC recently confirmed that the iconic historical war drama will air on its channel soon. It will broadcast at 10:40 PM ET on Wednesday. For online viewers, the film will also be available for streaming on iPlayer at a later date.
The film was a massive success upon its release, earning millions at the box office. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed over USD 481 million worldwide.
Premise of 'Saving Private Ryan'
The film is set in 1944 during World War II in Normandy, France. The storyline follows Captain John Miller, played by Tom Hanks, as he leads a team of soldiers into unknown territory. They are sent on a mission to retrieve Private James Francis Ryan, played by a young Matt Damon, after all three of his brothers are killed in the war, leaving him the only surviving son of his family. The official synopsis reads: "After barely surviving the D-Day landings, Army captain Tom Hanks leads a small team of US soldiers to find and rescue a young private whose brothers have all been killed in action. Despite its distinctly American bias, Spielberg hits hard with an enthralling, based-on-fact war story. The hellish opening sequence is an astonishing experience in itself."
This film was directed by Steven Spielberg and became one of his most successful films. The blockbuster also earned him his second Academy Award for Best Director.
Who Is in 'Saving Private Ryan'?
Besides Tom Hanks in the lead role, the cast of 'Saving Private Ryan' includes Edward Burns as Richard Reiben, Tom Sizemore as Mike Horvath, Jeremy Davies as Timothy Upham, Vin Diesel as Adrian Caparzo, Adam Goldberg as Stanley "Fish" Mellish, Barry Pepper as Daniel Jackson, Giovanni Ribisi as Irwin Wade, and Matt Damon as James Francis Ryan.
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