25 years ago, ‘Saving Private Ryan’ presented a rare portrait of a Jewish soldier in film

What makes great American movies that stand the test of time like the works of Shakespeare? Here is an example! This is by far not the only reason why Saving Private Ryan is such a great movie.

Like the great The English Patient (1996, Distributed by Miramax Films (United States)) introduced the viewers to a Sikh soldier!

"According to the Jewish Virtual Library, 550,000 Jews served in the United States armed forces during World War II. There were 38,338 Jewish casualties, while 26,000 Jewish soldiers “received citations for valor and merit.”

But in high-profile TV and film, identifiably Jewish soldiers have been a rare sight.

One exception came 25 years ago this week, when Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” hit theaters. ..."

25 years ago, ‘Saving Private Ryan’ presented a rare portrait of a Jewish soldier in film - Jewish Telegraphic Agency