There are hundreds of war films out there in the world, but only a handful are ever considered to be all time greats. 'Apocalypse Now' is probably one of them. 'The Deer Hunter' is a different but equally great take on the Vietnam War. But what about World War II?
If you're a fan of classic films, you probably have a special place in your heart for 'Dambusters' or 'Schindler's List'. 'The Bridge on The River Kwai' is unique. But if you're looking for a genuinely brilliant World War II film from more recent times, you'll want 'Saving Private Ryan'.
This 1998 movie, directed and produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, is pretty much the benchmark for war films. It won five Oscars, and everybody's seen it. Despite that, there are a whole number of interesting facts that almost nobody knows about the film; and here they are!
