"Band of Brothers" (2001) TV mini-series

User Rating:

9.6/10   

Writers:

Erik Bork (part 8) and
Erik Bork (part 10)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

9 September 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | History | War

Tagline:

They depended on each other. And the world depended on them.

Plot:

The story of Easy Company of the US Army 101st Airborne division and their mission in WWII Europe from Operation Overlord through V-J Day.

Plot Keywords:

Concentration Camp | D Day | Comradeship | Training | WWII

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 20 nominations

Cast

Damian Lewis	...	Maj. Richard D. Winters (10 episodes, 2001)
Donnie Wahlberg	...	2nd Lt. C. Carwood Lipton (10 episodes, 2001)
Ron Livingston	...	Capt. Lewis Nixon (10 episodes, 2001)
Scott Grimes	...	TSgt. Donald Malarkey (10 episodes, 2001)
Shane Taylor	...	Cpl. Eugene Roe (10 episodes, 2001)
Peter Youngblood Hills	...	SSgt. Darrel 'Shifty' Powers (10 episodes, 2001)
Rick Gomez	...	Sgt. George Luz (9 episodes, 2001)
Michael Cudlitz	...	Sgt. Denver 'Bull' Randleman (9 episodes, 2001)
Robin Laing	...	Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron (9 episodes, 2001)
Nicholas Aaron	...	Pvt. Robert 'Popeye' Wynn (9 episodes, 2001)
Philip Barantini	...	Sgt. Wayne 'Skinny' Sisk / ... (9 episodes, 2001)
James Madio	...	Sgt. Frank Perconte (9 episodes, 2001)
Dexter Fletcher	...	SSgt. John Martin (8 episodes, 2001)
Ross McCall	...	Cpl. Joseph Liebgott (8 episodes, 2001)
George Calil	...	Pvt. James 'Moe' Alley / ... (8 episodes, 2001)
Nolan Hemmings	...	Sgt. Charles 'Chuck' Grant / ... (8 episodes, 2001)
Neal McDonough	...	1st Lt. Lynn 'Buck' Compton (8 episodes, 2001)
Rick Warden	...	1st Lt. Harry Welsh / ... (8 episodes, 2001)
Frank John Hughes	...	SSgt. William 'Wild Bill' Guarnere (7 episodes, 2001)
Dale Dye	...	Col. Robert Sink (7 episodes, 2001)
Doug Allen	...	Sgt. Alton More (7 episodes, 2001)
Michael Fassbender	...	Sgt. Burton 'Pat' Christenson (7 episodes, 2001)
Matthew Leitch	...	SSgt. Floyd 'Tab' Talbert / ... (7 episodes, 2001)
Tim Matthews	...	Cpl. Alex Penkala / ... (7 episodes, 2001)
Rene L. Moreno	...	Pvt. Joseph Ramirez (7 episodes, 2001)
Douglas Spain	...	Pvt. Antonio Garcia (7 episodes, 2001)
Richard Speight Jr.	...	Sgt. Warren 'Skip' Muck (7 episodes, 2001)
Kirk Acevedo	...	SSgt. Joseph Toye (6 episodes, 2001)
Craig Heaney	...	Pvt. Roy Cobb / ... (6 episodes, 2001)
Eion Bailey	...	Pvt. David Kenyon Webster (6 episodes, 2001)
Peter McCabe	...	Cpl. Donald Hoobler (6 episodes, 2001)
Matthew Settle	...	Capt. Ronald Speirs (6 episodes, 2001)
Ben Caplan	...	Cpl. Walter 'Smokey' Gordon / ... (5 episodes, 2001)
Mark Huberman	...	Pvt. Lester 'Leo' Hashey (5 episodes, 2001)
Phil McKee	...	Lt. Col. Robert L. Strayer / ... (5 episodes, 2001)

Runtime:

705 min (10 parts)

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Dutch | French | German

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:TV-MA | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-15 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KNT | Brazil:14 (TV rating) | Brazil:16 (DVD rating) | Germany:16 | Germany:18 (episode 3) | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R15 | Norway:15 | Singapore:M18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, England, UK

Company:

DreamWorks SKG

Trivia:

Several innovations involved the use and firing of squibs, the small charges that cause the bullet holes in costumes and sets. The special effects team came up with a firing mechanism using compressed air, instead of the traditional pyrotechnics, so that actors could be much closer together when a squib went off without the dangers inherent in conventional squibs. They also invented a new firing system, whereby an actor was pre-wired with up to eight hits, controlled by a button he activated that was hidden in the sleeve of his costume.

Goofs:

Continuity: In "Currahee", the two times Lt. Meehan is telling Easy Company that the invasion has been postponed, his tone of voice and hand movements are different both times, when they are supposed to be the same moment.

Quotes:

Sgt. Alton More: I'm guessing they were Hitler's photo albums, sir. Sure had a lot of pictures of him in it.
Ronald Spiers: So, you looked at 'em, but you didn't take 'em?
Sgt. Alton More: That's right, sir.
Ronald Spiers: I don't believe you! I'll be watching you. You're dismissed.
[as Moore leaves]
Ronald Spiers: You'd better not be lying to me.

Movie Connections:

References Mr. Lucky (1943)

Great Miniseries

I was a little hesitant to watch this miniseries because i'm not too fond of war movies, but this one was amazing! The acting was amazing, as well as the quality of picture. It was made to look like it was back in the 40's. It's not in black and white, but it has that older look. The actors, mostly British, are absolutely amazing. You really feel like you are there with them participating in the battles, feeling the pain of losing a comrade, and the fear of the battle. It starts with the basic training in Toccoa,Ga, and continues through Normandy, The battle of the Bulge, and Operation Market Garden, among others, as well as the liberation of a concentration camp. If you liked Saving Private Ryan, or even if you didn't, you will definitely love this miniseries!! Once again, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg created a masterpiece!