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Yanks (1979)

Yanks (1979)

Drama Romance War

In 1942 everyone loved a soldier

Release Date: 1979, September 19
Directors: John Schlesinger
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
Cast: William Devane, Angela Curran, Tom Nolan, Vanessa Redgrave, John Ratzenberger, George Harris, Everett McGill, Patrick Durkin, Al Matthews, Eugene Lipinski, Derek Thompson, Rachel Roberts

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.

Keywords:

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