Yanks (1979)

  • R
  • 09/19/1979 (US)
  • Romance, Drama, War
  • 2h 18m

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.

John Schlesinger

Director

Colin Welland

Story, Screenplay

Walter Bernstein

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Gere's headshot

Richard Gere

Matt Dyson
Lisa Eichhorn's headshot

Lisa Eichhorn

Jean Moreton
Vanessa Redgrave's headshot

Vanessa Redgrave

Helen
William Devane's headshot

William Devane

John
Chick Vennera's headshot

Chick Vennera

Danny Ruffelo
Wendy Morgan's headshot

Wendy Morgan

Mollie
Rachel Roberts's headshot

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Clarrie Moreton
Tony Melody's headshot

Tony Melody

Mr. Jim Moreton

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