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59% Critic Match
Yanks
“In 1942 everyone loved a soldier”
5.9 / 10• 1979• 2h 18m•R• English
RomanceDramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Richard Gere
Matt Dyson
Lead
Lisa Eichhorn
Jean Moreton
Vanessa Redgrave
Helen
William Devane
John
Chick Vennera
Danny Ruffelo
Wendy Morgan
Mollie
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Clarrie Moreton
Tony Melody
Mr. Jim Moreton
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Schlesinger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Yanks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
