Sergeant York (1941)

  • NR
  • 07/02/1941 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 2h 14m

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.

Howard Hawks

Director

Abem Finkel

Screenplay

Harry Chandlee

Screenplay

Howard Koch

Screenplay

John Huston

Screenplay

Alvin C. York

Writer

Cast

Gary Cooper's headshot

Gary Cooper

Alvin C. York
Walter Brennan's headshot

Walter Brennan

Pastor Rosier Pile
Joan Leslie's headshot

Joan Leslie

Gracie Williams
George Tobias's headshot

George Tobias

"Pusher" Ross
Stanley Ridges's headshot

Stanley Ridges

Major Buxton
Margaret Wycherly's headshot

Margaret Wycherly

Mother York
Ward Bond's headshot

Ward Bond

Ike Botkin
Noah Beery Jr.'s headshot

Noah Beery Jr.

Buck Lipscomb

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