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Yanks (1979)

In 1942 everyone loved a soldier

138 minRomanceDramaWar
TMDb5.9/1065 votes

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.

Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Director: John Schlesinger

Cast

Richard Gere as Matt Dyson

Richard Gere

Matt Dyson

Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton

Lisa Eichhorn

Jean Moreton

Vanessa Redgrave as Helen

Vanessa Redgrave

Helen

William Devane as John

William Devane

John

Chick Vennera as Danny Ruffelo

Chick Vennera

Danny Ruffelo

Wendy Morgan as Mollie

Wendy Morgan

Mollie

Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Clarrie Moreton

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Clarrie Moreton

Tony Melody as Mr. Jim Moreton

Tony Melody

Mr. Jim Moreton

Derek Thompson as Ken

Derek Thompson

Ken

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Arlen Dean Snyder

Henry

Joan Hickson as Mrs. Moody

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Moody

Annie Ross as Red Cross lady

Annie Ross

Red Cross lady

Tom Nolan as Tom

Tom Nolan

Tom

John Ratzenberger as Cpl Cook

John Ratzenberger

Cpl Cook

Keywords

Plot:new year's eveprejudicejitterbugarmy baseamerican g.i.
Time:world war ii1940s
Place:northern englandengland

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