Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers: Summary

Airs Next:HBO at Sunday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 9, 2001
Last Aired:November 4, 2001
Show Categories:Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Band of Brothers is a 10-part miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks for HBO.

The miniseries follows Easy Company, an army unit during World War II, from their initial training at Camp Toccoa to the conclusion of the war.

The series is based on the book written by the late Stephen E Ambrose. Tom Hanks approached Steven Spielberg, who just finished production of Saving Private Ryan. Together they approached HBO with their idea. The station was willing to spend a industry record sum of $120m to realize the project. Band of Brothers is a 10-part miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks for HBO.

The miniseries follows Easy Company, an army unit during World War II, from their initial training at Camp Toccoa to the conclusion of the war.

The series is based on the book written by the late Stephen E Ambrose. Tom Hanks approached Steven Spielberg, who just...

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Aired: Sunday November 4, 2001

Easy Company enters Berchtesgaden, site of Hitler's Eagle Nest, and the believed hold out of the Nazi administration. As the Second World War comes to an end, the members of Easy Company find themselves faced with the prospect of going home or being shipped off to Japan, and the only difference is a few points on their service record.

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Michael CudlitzDenver 'Bull' Randleman (photos)
Tom HardyPfc. John Janovec (photos)
Matthew SettleCapt. Ronald Spiers (photos)
Philip BarantiniWayne 'skinny' Sisk
James McAvoyPvt. James Miller (photos)

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twin1701
member since: Jul 14, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Influential"
I just finished watching the show about a week ago... and all I can say is it is without doubt one of the finest pieces of television ever made... I guess its true to say, that some peoples life stories are so incredible they make the most gripping tale.. ...Continue »
09/29/08 08:42pm | report abuse
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artmut
member since: Feb 13, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
the best war movie ever. ...Continue »
08/11/08 03:13pm | report abuse
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Souza98
member since: Feb 11, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Influential"
A harrowing yet uplifting series. A must see for every generation. ...Continue »
08/11/08 02:22pm | report abuse
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Pantagruelo
member since: Jun 15, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Cutting edge"
Overall one of the greatest documentaries ever made. ...Continue »
06/15/08 09:35am | report abuse
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stitch069917
member since: Nov 22, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
This was one of my favorite shows to watch. ...Continue »
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