About Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers is a renowned TV miniseries that aired in 2001. This historical drama is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by historian Stephen E. Ambrose. The series focuses on Easy Company, a group of American soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division, as they experience World War II through several European Theater operations.

Making/Production

Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the series followed the massive success of the movie Saving Private Ryan. The budget was a whopping $125 million, making it one of the most expensive television series of its time.

Actors

• Damian Lewis as Richard Winters: Lewis excellently portrayed the measured and intelligent leadership of Winters.
• Ron Livingston as Lewis Nixon: A reliable executive officer, portrayed with wit and charm by Livingston.
• Scott Grimes as Donald Malarkey: Grimes brought life to the character through his strong performance.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Actors were sent to a ten-day boot camp to learn how to be soldiers.
• The series also utilized interviews with surviving members of Easy Company.

Awards

The series was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries.

Quotes

• "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers..."
• "Currahee!"

Music/Soundtrack

• The series' unforgettable music, including the main theme, was composed by Michael Kamen.
• The soundtrack was released on November 20, 2001 and features haunting orchestral music, capturing the spirit and emotions of the series.