Sergeant York(1941)
“Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!”
Overview
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Director
Howard Hawks
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Gary Cooper
as Alvin C. York
Walter Brennan
as Pastor Rosier Pile
Joan Leslie
as Gracie Williams
George Tobias
as "Pusher" Ross
Stanley Ridges
as Major Buxton
Margaret Wycherly
as Mother York
Ward Bond
as Ike Botkin
Noah Beery Jr.
as Buck Lipscomb
June Lockhart
as Rosie York
Dickie Moore
as George York
Clem Bevans
as Zeke
Howard Da Silva
as Lem
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1941
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sergeant York?▼
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What is Sergeant York about?▼
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Who directed Sergeant York?▼
Sergeant York was directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1941. It is a war, drama, history film.
How long is Sergeant York?▼
Sergeant York has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Sergeant York?▼
The cast of Sergeant York includes Gary Cooper as Alvin C. York, Walter Brennan as Pastor Rosier Pile, Joan Leslie as Gracie Williams, George Tobias as "Pusher" Ross, Stanley Ridges as Major Buxton and more.
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