Yanks

Yanks (1979)

01/09/1979 (GB)
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 SchlesingerDirector
  • Colin WellandScreenplay
  • Walter BernsteinScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • new year's eve
  • northern england
  • england
  • world war ii
  • prejudice
  • jitterbug
  • army base
  • 1940s
  • american g.i.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Matt Dyson

Lisa Eichhorn

Lisa Eichhorn

Jean Moreton

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Helen

William Devane

William Devane

John

Chick Vennera

Chick Vennera

Danny Ruffelo

Wendy Morgan

Wendy Morgan

Mollie

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Clarrie Moreton

Tony Melody

Tony Melody

Mr. Jim Moreton

Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson

Ken

Arlen Dean Snyder

Arlen Dean Snyder

Henry

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