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The Brutal Realities of War

Tom Hanks plays Captain John Miller who takes his men behind enemy lines in search of a captured Private James Ryan. His three brothers were killed in combat and he's all alone. While following Hanks on this journey, all the men in his squad face their own demons at the hands of realistic warfare.

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  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
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