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Writer:
Chris Harty (writer)
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Not intended to be a "behind the scenes" piece. more (7 total)

Cast

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Steven Spielberg ... Himself

Tom Hanks ... Himself

Matt Damon ... Himself

Edward Burns ... Himself

Tom Sizemore ... Himself
Stephen Ambrose ... Himself (as Stephen E. Ambrose)
John C. Harrison ... Himself (as Judge John Harrison)
Arthur 'Dutch' Schultz ... Himself

Barney Oldfield ... Himself (as Col. Barney Oldfield)
James Colella ... Himself

Barry Pepper ... Himself
Arnold Spielberg ... Himself (also archive footage)

Dale Dye ... Himself ) (as Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret.)

Jeremy Davies ... Himself

Giovanni Ribisi ... Himself
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Not intended to be a "behind the scenes" piece., 27 January 2005
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Author: jimoutcold from United States

It is my understanding that this DVD special feature was never intended to be a "behind the scenes" piece. Rather, it was produced for HBO's "First Look" and is primarily a series of interviews with soldiers who were actually there, with several of the cast members, and with Director Steven Spielberg. It is actually more insightful than most "behind the scenes" pieces I have seen and was originally a wonderful prelude to the film. Especially interesting are the interview segments with author and historian Steven Ambrose whose take on the dedication of the film's makers to create, not only a wonderfully rich story but an opening sequence that sets the standard for filmmakers who attempt to duplicate the true terror of war. In my opinion it is a valuable addition to the DVD release.

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