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Jun 23, 2020 · Published Jun 23, 2020. Link copied to clipboard. Some viewers misremember Ben Affleck as part of the cast of Saving Private Ryan - here's why. There were plenty of classic war movies set during World War 2 prior to Saving Private Ryan, including A Walk In The Sun and The Longest Day, but Steven Spielberg's 1998 drama brought the horrors of the ...
- 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...
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- Tom Hanks. Hanks was riding high in 1998, coming off of back-to-back best actor Oscar nods for Philadelphia in 1994 and Forrest Gump in 1995, as well as a string of box-office successes that included Sleepless in Seattle, Toy Story and Apollo 13.
- Matt Damon. Damon was on the rise by the time of Saving Private Ryan's release, having already won an Oscar that March (best original screenplay, shared with Ben Affleck for their work on Good Will Hunting).
- Vin Diesel. Another one of the highest-grossing actors ever, Diesel has a brief but tragic role in the film as Private Caparzo, who is shot and killed during a rainy skirmish while clutching a letter to his father.
- Giovanni Ribisi. Ribisi appeared in guest roles on TV throughout the '80s and early '90s, with recurring roles on The Wonder Years and My Two Dads, among others.
- Tom Hanks as Captain Miller. Before starring as Captain John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan, Tom Hanks had already been nominated for three Oscars, taking home two statuettes for Best Actor in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1995).
- Matt Damon as Private Ryan. Matt Damon, who played the titular Private (James) Ryan, already had two Oscar nominations and one win from 1997's Good Will Hunting before taking on this pivotal role.
- Vin Diesel as Private Caparzo. Vin Diesel began acting at age 7 but didn't make his big film debut until Spielberg saw some of his less recognized work and decided to cast him as Private Caparzo in Saving Private Ryan, the Army Ranger who attempts to rescue a young French girl.
- Tom Sizemore as Sergeant Horvath. Tom Sizemore had several major roles throughout the '90s. Following his turn as Tech Sergeant Michael "Mike" Horvath and Captain Miller's trusted friend in Saving Private Ryan, Sizemore was featured in the 2001 blockbusters Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.
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.
Sep 27, 2021 · The older Ryan, who appears in the film’s opening and closing moments, is portrayed by Harrison Young . Saving Private Ryan ’s extensive cast also includes Paul Giamatti as Sergeant William ...
