20 iconic movie scenes that took multiple retakes to shoot

14) Saving Private Ryan (1998)

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The Omaha Beach landing in Saving Private Ryan was shot over a month with countless retakes to reach the raw, chaotic realism it boasts. Steven Spielberg recreated the D-Day invasion meticulously using 1,500 extras with real amputees who portrayed injured soldiers. Handheld cameras were used for the scene to create the soldier's view with fear and confusion. Tom Hanks and the cast were subjected to severe conditions, including explosions, cold water, and physical exhaustion, to achieve authenticity.

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