Saving Private Ryan
R, 1998, DreamWorks
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Giovanni Ribisi, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Vin Diesel, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Jeremy Davies, Paul Giamatti
Plot:
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. Captain John Miller must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat.
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Moments before soldiers slaughtered on D-Day
Themes: Anticipation, Bravery, Courage, Fear, Impossible Odds, Sacrifice, Veterans, War
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Soldiers unmercifully slaughtered on beach
Themes: Courage, Death, Fear, Heroes, Hopelessness, Impossible Odds, Sacrifice, Veterans, War
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Scripture quoting sharp-shooter creates escape
Themes: Confronting Evil, Courage, Gifting, God's Word, Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Spiritual Warfare, Teamwork
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Mother informed of three sons killed-in-action
Themes: Bad News, Brokenhearted, Death, Grief, Loss, Mother-Son, Sacrifice, War Heroes
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General responds to family's great sacrifice
Themes: Compassion, Goals, Leadership, Sacrifice, Honor, Risk
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Timid translator chosen for dangerous mission
Themes: Calling, Christian Walk, Gifting, Insecurity, Missions, Nervousness, Preparation, Submission, Worry
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Captain explains chain of command griping
Themes: Authority, Christian Walk, Self-Esteem, Questions, Leadership, Complaining, Submission
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Soldier disobeys orders by trying to help family
Themes: Authority, Compassion, Compromise, Desperation, Focus, Insubordination, Parenting, Tough Love
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Soldiers accidently uncover enemy nest
Themes: Confronting Evil, Confusion, Discovery, Fear, Hidden Danger, Panic, Rescue
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Soldier mistakenly told brothers are dead
Themes: Awkwardness, Bad News, Confusion, Mistakes, War, Brokenhearted
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Captain chooses risking lives to remove danger
Themes: Disagree, Goals, Inconvenience, Leadership, Making a Difference, Sacrifice, Toughness, War
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Soldier stays with gear as buddies risk lives
Themes: Duty, Fear, Nervousness, Protection, Teamwork, Training, Unity, Volunteers
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Soldiers desperately try saving dying medic
Themes: Community, Death, Helping Others, Helplessness, Loss, Pain, Sacrifice, Salvation, Witnessing
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Captain's honesty dilutes volatile situation
Themes: Determination, Family, Honesty, Leadership, Peace, War
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Grieving soldier refuses to leave war for home
Themes: Bad News, Brothers, Character, Compassion, Determination, Duty, Grief, Integrity, Sacrifice, War Heroes
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Man's fear results in fellow soldier's death
Themes: Coward, Evangelism, Failure, Fear, Panic, Spiritual Warfare, Timidity, Tragedy, War
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Rescued soldier challenged to earn sacrifice
Themes: Challenges, Leadership, Life Choices, Making a Difference, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Salvation, Veterans
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Thankful veteran asks wife to validate his life
Themes: Gratitude, Manhood, Self-Examination, Patriotism, Self-Worth, Memories, Veterans, Thankfulness