15 Behind-the-Scenes Photos of 'Saving Private Ryan'

From heart pounding action to devastating tragedy, few war movies force the reality of combat onto viewers quite like this one.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

Published 3 hours ago in Wow

Starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, Saving Private Ryan is Steven Spielberg at the height of his movie making powers. From heart pounding action to devastating tragedy, few war movies portray the reality of combat quite like this one.

With some impressive locations and set design, Saving Private Ryan is also a fantastic movie for behind the scenes photos.

Here are 15 photos of Hanks, Spielberg, and more on set.

1
Rolling
Steven Spielberg behind the camera.

2
On Set
Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and more.

3
Between Takes
Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg.
4
Megaphone
Directing the landing.

5
"Just Crawl Up the Beach"
Like they did 60 years ago.
6
Driving the Jeep
A member of the action-vehicles department, Steve Clamp, took many behind the scenes photos.
7
With the Gun Turret
Steve Clamp on set.