Tuesday 10 December 2024
Movie specialists Kudos Memorabilia and West Suffolk Council’s Moyse’s Hall are proud to present an iconic late addition to the Sci-fi and Action display this December and January with Saving Private Ryan (1998): Captain Miller's (Tom Hanks) army ranger costume now on display at this year’s Sci-Fi & Action exhibition at Moyse’s Hall Museum.
This incredible screen-used 2nd Ranger Battalion costume, worn by Tom Hanks (Captain Miller) in ‘Saving Private Ryan’, is a remarkable piece of cinematic history.
This remarkable and period-accurate ensemble, developed by costume-designer, Joanna Johnston, and handmade for the production, includes a combat jacket with built-in pockets and a Rangers patch, trousers labelled 'Miller', a button-up shirt with a Rangers patch, an undershirt, a tactical vest marked ‘Miller' and matching boots. A rehearsal helmet (hand-marked 'Miller' with 2nd Ranger insignia, a webbed belt stencilled 'U.S.', boot-covers and a metal shovel complete the look.
The costume exhibits production wear, including grime buildup, thread pulls and discoloured areas.
Renowned for its authenticity, ‘Saving Private Ryan’ revolutionised war cinema, winning five Academy Awards®. This costume encapsulates Spielberg’s dedication to realism, serving as a lasting tribute to the film’s legacy and a testament to the heroic sacrifices of the soldiers of World War II.
The uniform joins this year’s Sci-Fi and Action Exhibition, featuring robots, costumes and memorabilia from classic franchises. Explore screen-used props and memorabilia from blockbuster war epics including Wonder Woman, The Monuments Men, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, A Bridge Too Far, Captain America, and many more!
Stephen Rivers, Director, Kudos Memorabilia Ltd
''It is a pleasure to be working, once again, with our friends at Moyse’s Hall. ‘Saving Private Ryan’ singlehandedly redefined the cinematic war genre and is such a special movie for so many people. Given the museum’s passion for epic war films, we are delighted to share this iconic Captain Miller costume from our collection - one of our all-time favourites - with visitors to this year’s Annual Sci-Fi and Action Exhibition. This screen-used uniform perfectly complements the other exhibits from ‘The Monuments Men’ and ‘Band of Brothers’ and is sure to enrich the experience of film fans and WW2 aficionados during its time on display.”
Councillor Ian Shipp - Cabinet Member for Leisure:
“Kudos Memorabilia have been a huge support to West Suffolk Council’s Moyse’s Hall Museum over the years, lending multiple iconic props and costumes worn in some of the biggest movies of all time. It is with thanks to them that as of Saturday, 7 December, we can share this incredible uniform from one of Hollywood’s most humbling of blockbusters”.
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