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Widescreen special limited ed Originally released as a motion picture in 1998 For specific features see interactive menu Special features: a special message from Stephen Spielberg (3 min.); "Into the breach": Saving Private Ryan (25 min.); theatrical trailer (3 min.); re-release trailer (2 min.); cast and crew; production notes "A Steven Spielberg film Publisher's no.: 84433 Special features: Message from Stephen Spielberg -- Saving Private Ryan: "Into the breach" -- Theatrical trailer -- Re-release trailer -- Cast and crew -- Production notes Captain John Miller must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each man searches for his own answer and the strength to triumph over uncertain future with honor, decency and courage Academy Awards, 1998: Best Cinematography (Janusz Kaminski ); Best Directing (Steven Spielberg); Best Film Editing (Michael Kahn); Best Sound (Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson, Ronald Judkins); Best Sound Effects Editing (Gary Rydstrom, Richard Hymns) Golden Globe Awards, 1999: Best Motion Picture - Drama (Ian Bryce); Best Director - Motion Picture (Steven Spielberg)