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Yanks
In 1942 everyone loved a soldier
Genres
RomanceDramaWar
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
138 min
Release Date
1979-09-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
60
Vote Average
5.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Richard Gere
Matt Dyson
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
Derek Thompson
Ken
Arlen Dean Snyder
Henry
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Moody
Annie Ross
Red Cross lady
Tom Nolan
Tom
John Ratzenberger
Cpl Cook
Martin Smith
Geoff
Philip Wileman
Billy
Simon Harrison
Tim
Andy Pantelidou
Cook
Francis Napier
Cook
Antony Sher
GI at Cinema
John Cassidy
2nd GI at Cinema
George Harris
Black driver
Lynne Carol
Annie
June Ellis
Mrs Shenton
Everett McGill
Racist GI at Dance
Al Matthews
Black GI at dance
Eugene Lipinski
Barman
Paul Luty
Landlord
Paula Tilbrook
Neighbour
Anne Dyson
Ivy
Pearl Hackney
Aunt Maud
Gertie Almond
Neighbour
Joe Gladwin
Plumber
Jackie Shinn
Chip Shop Owner
Rachel Davies
Girl in Club
Angela Curran
Second Girl in Club
Ken Drury
Jock
Nat Jackley
Postman
Patrick Durkin
Dance MC
Sue Robinson
Girl at Dance
Caroline Blakiston
Golfing friend
Donald Pickering
Golfing friend
Lynne Perrie
Woman at Railway Station
Nick Brimble
Merchant Seaman
Stephen Whittaker
Merchant Seaman
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