Yanks (1979)
In 1942 everyone loved a soldier
138 min
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.
- Release date
- April 4, 1980
- Country of origin
- United States, United Kingdom, Australia
Trailer
Cast
- Richard Gere as Sergeant Matt Dyson
- Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton
- Vanessa Redgrave as Helen
- William Devane as John
- Chick Vennera as Sergeant Danny Ruffelo
- Wendy Morgan as Mollie
- Rachel Roberts as Clarrie Moreton
- Tony Melody as Jim Moreton
- Martin Smith as Geoff Moreton
- Philip Wileman as Billy Rathbone
Crew
- John Schlesinger · Director
- Colin Welland · Writer
- Walter Bernstein · Writer
- Joseph Janni · Producer
- Lester Persky · Producer
- Richard Rodney Bennett · Composer
- Dick Bush · Cinematographer
- Jim Clark · Editor
- Noel Davis · Casting director
- Brian Morris · Production designer