What did Upham say to the German?

To clarify what Upham said to the Germans here is a short passage of what he said in English. The words he says in German at the end of the film when conversing with the group of German soldiers are as followed: Upham: "Drop your weapons - hands up, drop your weapons!..... And shut your mouths!”
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Why did the German spare Upham?

The German soldier is the one who was captured and released blindfolded. He does not kill Upham because he simply remembers him, and Upham was the soldier who fought the most among them so they would not kill the German because he had given up.
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What did German say to Mellish?

For the first time in the fight, the shouts and screams turn to actual words as the German, forcing the downward aimed blade closer to Mellish's chest, shouts at him in German (the translation of which is “Give up, you don't stand a chance! Let's end this here! It will be easier for you, much easier.
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Why is Upham such a coward?

Cowards like Upham live for the sake of living and desperately cling to their finite lives. Being too afraid to die, they're too afraid to live, and as a result they shrink from any action that might put them in jeopardy. Heroes like Wade don't cling to their lives.
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What does the German machine gunner say in Saving Private Ryan?

The squad appeared indifferent so he said "F**k Hitler", which still didn't convince them. Miller though, decided to spare him, blindfolding him and instructing him to march 1,000 paces north-west and turn himself in to Allied patrols.
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Saving Private Ryan: What did the german soldier say to Upham?



Did Steamboat Willie kills Mellish?

Mellish is not killed by Steamboat Willie, but instead by a Waffen-SS soldier. Because all of the Germans in the film have shaved heads (an historically inaccurate portrayal), it is not difficult to get these two characters mixed up.
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What did Tom Hanks whisper to Private Ryan?

Twenty years ago, Tom Hanks' Capt. John Miller looked up at Matt Damon's young title character in “Saving Private Ryan” and whispered in a raspy voice, “Earn this.”
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What do the Czech soldiers say in Saving Private Ryan?

They were saying, "Please don't shoot me, I am not German, I am Czech, I didn't kill anyone, I am Czech!" They were members of what the Germans called Ost [East] Battalions, men, mostly Czech and Polish, taken prisoner in eastern European countries invaded by Germany and forced into the German army.
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Why did the SS soldier let Norman live?

That act of mercy allows Norman to survive the night and make it to a new day as the sole survivor of The Fury. One point of contention has been that a supposed SS soldier would never let an enemy soldier live - or even that the moment somehow attempts to humanize Nazis.
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Does Upham shoot Steamboat Willie?

4. And, yes, Steamboat Willie DOES call out to Upham, "Upham!" before Upham shoots him.
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What disease did Captain Miller have in Saving Private Ryan?

Just before the Rangers embarked at Portsmouth, England, Miller's right hand began to shake uncontrollably for unknown reasons, though it hints he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He kept this a secret from his men except for Horvath.
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Is Saving Private Ryan true?

So, while Saving Private Ryan is unquestionably inspired by true events, the film's story of Captain Miller's risky mission to save one man is entirely fictional.
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What does he say at the end of Saving Private Ryan?

His dying words to Ryan are, "Earn this. Earn it." Over and out. But Miller's command is very profound. Six men died trying to save this baby-faced private, and that's a big debt to repay.
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What does the German say in Saving Private Ryan when he stabs?

↑ Translates from German to: "Give up, you don't stand a chance! Let's end this here! It will be easier for you, much easier.
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Why did reiben survive Saving Private Ryan?

Joining the Army and D-day invasion

He almost drowned after his BAR pulled him down, forcing him to discard the weapon. Reiben survived the costly assault on Omaha Beach after finding another gun and assisting in taking the bunkers.
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Why did his hand shake in Saving Private Ryan?

His shaky hands can immediately be identified as a symptom of intense anxiety, caused by the anticipation of warfare, intensified by previous memories of fighting. It is clear that Captain Miller has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet he must launch himself into battle regardless.
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Why does Wardaddy speak German?

Considering his age, choice of sidearm, and long service record mentioned in the film, it's entirely possible that his character is also a WWI veteran. Wardaddy also mentioned that his mother was born in Germany, so being a second-generation German also explains his knowledge of German.
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What does Bible yell in Fury?

"On the Way" is what 'Bible' yells as he fires the main gun each time. That is the standard call for a US Army tank gunner warning the crew of the coming blast and for the loader to get out of the path of the recoiling gun.
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Is Fury based off a true story?

From Street Kings writer/director David Ayer, Fury is based on a collection of true stories from real-life army veterans who spent their time during World War II in tanks, just like Pitt's tank crew in the film.
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What does Thunder mean in Saving Private Ryan?

Question: When Hanks and his group enter a village, he yells, “Thunder,” as a way to determine if other Allied troops are near.
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What did ww2 veterans think of Saving Private Ryan?

Veterans of World War II expressed mixed feelings about the film Saving Private Ryan. Many of them praised it for its authenticity, especially the first 30 minutes that have been devoted to the D-Day landing. “It was a good movie and was as close as I've seen to the real thing”, said Mr.
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Is Ben Affleck in Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan featured Matt Damon as the title character, but here's why some viewers misremember Ben Affleck playing a role too. Some viewers misremember Ben Affleck as part of the cast of Saving Private Ryan - here's why.
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How realistic was the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan's historical accuracy in the opening sequence has been praised by both WWII historians and survivors of the D-Day landings. Some veterans of D-Day were reportedly unable to sit through the film's D-Day scenes and instead had to leave the theater.
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What did the captain mean when he told Ryan to earn it?

He means that multiple lives were lost in an effort to find Private Ryan and to bring him home to his family (that had already lost their other sons in the war). He means that Private Ryan needs to honor his fallen comrades with a life of service toward others. He also means “earn this” in a much broader sense.
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Where was the final battle scene in Saving Private Ryan filmed?

The Bridge on the River Kwai is one example, and the 'Alamo Bridge' in Steven Spielberg's 1997 five-times Oscar winning blockbuster 'Saving Private Ryan' is another. The bridge was the centre piece for the final dramatic scenes of the movie, which grossed $481m worldwide at cinemas.
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