Steven Spielbergis one of themost celebrated directorsof all time.

Withthree Oscar wins and 22 nominations, he has certainly earned his place in the pantheon of great filmmakers.

He has also collaborated on five movies with another Hollywood legend:Tom Hanks.

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks on the set of Saving Private Ryan

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We don’t have to do anything except inhabit the space.

But there are other times when shooting with Spielberg that he establishes an altogether different experience.

Many great actors have done their best work under Spielberg’s direction.

Abraham Lincoln looking intently off-camera in Lincoln

Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

But, other times,some improvisation is requiredto create movie magic.

But when the movie’s mechanical shark malfunctioned, he had to think on the spot.

Many famous moments in cinematic history have come about because Spielberg was willing to invite improvisation and spontaneity.

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Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

Other improvised actions (alongside meticulously planned scenes) include a memorable moment withHarrison FordinRaiders of the Lost Ark.

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