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Bama Theatre Screens Spielberg's War Epic
19 Jun
Summary
- The Bama Theatre will show Steven Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan'.
- The film depicts a harrowing World War II rescue mission in France.
- Tickets range from $8 to $10 for the screening.
Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed war film, "Saving Private Ryan," will be shown at the Bama Theatre on June 23 at 7 p.m. This screening features the 1998 film, recently lauded by USA Today as one of the best war movies ever made. The movie's powerful narrative centers on a U.S. Army captain leading a dangerous mission to rescue a soldier trapped behind enemy lines in France during World War II.
The film is particularly noted for its unflinching and realistic depiction of the Allied forces' landing on Normandy Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, "Saving Private Ryan" garnered significant critical and commercial success, earning nearly $500 million at the box office and winning five Academy Awards, including Best Director for Spielberg. Ticket prices for the screening range from $8 to $10, with concessions for students, seniors, and Arts Council board members. Further details and schedules for the Bama Theatre's summer film series are available online or by phone.
