Trivia: The role of Caparzo was written just for
Vin Diesel after director
Steven Spielberg saw some of his previous work.
(more) Goofs: Continuity: Jackson intervenes when Reiben and Horvath are having a dispute. From the camera angle when Jackson says, "Sir, we got a situation over here, " he has his pistol in his hand and pointed at Sgt Horvath. A few seconds later, from another angle, Jackson's pistol is still tucked in his belt and he draws it and points it at Sgt Horvath.
(more) Quotes: [
first lines]
Ryan's son: [
running to comfort his father] Dad?
[
flashback to D-Day]
LCVP pilot: Clear the ramp! Thirty seconds. God be with ya!
(more) Awards: Won 5 Oscars. Another 51 wins & 52 nominations
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