Yanks(1979)
“In 1942 everyone loved a soldier”
Overview
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
Director
John Schlesinger
Studio
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
Cast
Richard Gere
as Matt Dyson
Lisa Eichhorn
as Jean Moreton
Vanessa Redgrave
as Helen
William Devane
as John
Chick Vennera
as Danny Ruffelo
Wendy Morgan
as Mollie
Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Clarrie Moreton
Tony Melody
as Mr. Jim Moreton
Derek Thompson
as Ken
Arlen Dean Snyder
as Henry
Joan Hickson
as Mrs. Moody
Annie Ross
as Red Cross lady
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
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What is Yanks about?▼
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
Who directed Yanks?▼
Yanks was directed by John Schlesinger and released in 1979. It is a romance, drama, war film.
How long is Yanks?▼
Yanks has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in Yanks?▼
The cast of Yanks includes Richard Gere as Matt Dyson, Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton, Vanessa Redgrave as Helen, William Devane as John, Chick Vennera as Danny Ruffelo and more.
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