What did Captain John Miller say to Private Ryan on the bridge?

As Reiben sought aid for his dying captain, Miller’s last words to Ryan were, “James, earn this. Earn it.” With those words Captain Miller passed away, the tremble in his hand finally stilled.

Why did Miller attack the machine gun nest?

Captain Miller attacked the machine gun next in order to prevent unsuspecting Americans wandering into an ambush. They were punished for their act of mercy like all acts of mercy in the movie were paid for with blood.

Who played the coward in Saving Private Ryan?

Jeremy Davies
Jeremy Davies (né Boring; born October 8, 1969) is an American film and television actor.

What’s wrong with Captain Miller’s hand?

Since Miller’s symptoms begin prior to D-Day, it may appear the PTSD diagnosis is incorrect. However, Miller had already seen combat prior to the movie. Miller’s uncontrollably shaking hands is a result of post-traumatic stress disorder thanks to the film’s dialogue and what is known of PTSD today.

Who was the captain of the Rangers in Saving Private Ryan?

Captain John H. Miller was a thirty-year-old American serving in the 2nd Rangers Battalion of the United States Army during World War Two, holding the rank of Captain and the protagonist of the film Saving Private Ryan. He was portrayed by actor Tom Hanks.

What kind of gun did Tom Hanks use in Saving Private Ryan?

Thompson M1A1 and Colt M1911A1. Captain John H. Miller was a thirty-year-old American serving in the 2nd Rangers Battalion of the United States Army during World War Two, holding the rank of Captain and the protagonist of the film Saving Private Ryan. He was portrayed by actor Tom Hanks.

How many machine guns did Captain Miller and his men have?

When Captain Miller and his men decide to stay at the bridge after finding Private Ryan, all of the equipment is inventoried, and Miller is told that they have two .30 caliber machine guns.

What was the continuity mistake in the movie Saving Private Ryan?

Continuity mistake: When they go to find Private Ryan there are eight of them, when they go to a French town and a soldier picks up the little girl and he gets killed there are seven, right? Wrong. A few scenes later, the camera shows all eight of them marching on to the next town, only in a far away camera shot so it’s hard to see. (01:23:11)