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Yanks (1979)

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In 1942 everyone loved a soldier

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

Director
John Schlesinger
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    Matt Dyson Richard Gere
  • Profile picture of Lisa Eichhorn
    Jean Moreton Lisa Eichhorn
  • Profile picture of Vanessa Redgrave
    Helen Vanessa Redgrave
  • Profile picture of William Devane
    John William Devane
  • Profile picture of Chick Vennera
    Danny Ruffelo Chick Vennera
  • Profile picture of Wendy Morgan
    Mollie Wendy Morgan
  • Profile picture of Rachel Roberts
    Mrs. Clarrie Moreton Rachel Roberts
  • Profile picture of Tony Melody
    Mr. Jim Moreton Tony Melody

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Keywords

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