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I too saw "Saving Private Ryan," and thought it to be one of the most outstanding films I've seen in a long time. While I'm not a psychologist or an MD, I concluded that the Tom Hanks character was suffering from a reaction to unrelenting stress, coupled by unrelenting fear - the deep intensity of which he buried much of the time under a veneer of tough, yet reasonably calm authority in most situations. Wiht the near constant stressful state must have also come a rush in adrenaline and possibly an drain on the dopamine system. No doubt this was coupled by a lack of restful sleep as well (uh DUH, not a surprise, considering that the film is set right in the middle of the battlegrounds in which the final great battles of World War II were fought!) I think all THAT would make ANYONE'S hand shake! Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] ---------- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange on behalf of Tim Hodgens Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 3:08 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: At the movies In a message dated 98-07-28 14:05:30 EDT, you write: << I just wondered if this was supposed to be a PD tremor. We never really find out. >> I wondered the same thing. Powerful movie. As a psychologist I immediately started to think about possible isssues of fear, etc., but it "didn't feel right." Perhaps a letter to Hanks directly would be helpful. I know that actors will add these "ad libs" at times and further define their character or add a curious and captivating "odd note" to the role. A letter from this list might bring an interesting tidbit but could also capture his attention and perhaps enlist the interest of a significant person. BTW, if anyone speaks German and saw the movie, would they contact me back channel because I have a few questions on some of the diagloue. Tim Tim Hodgens, Ph.D. Psychologist Westborough, MA