Yanks (1979)

Director:

John Schlesinger

Writers:

Colin Welland (story)
Colin Welland (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

September 1979 (UK)

Genre:

Romance | Drama | War

Tagline:

Love during wartime.

Plot:

During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities...

Plot Keywords:

WWII | Prejudice | Male Nudity | Jitterbug | Racism

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

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
Martin Smith	...	Geoff
Philip Whileman	...	Billy
Derek Thompson	...	Ken
Simon Harrison	...	Tim
Joan Hickson	...	Mrs. Moody
Arlen Dean Snyder	...	Henry
Annie Ross	...	Red Cross lady

Also Known As:

Yanks - Gestern waren wir noch Fremde (West Germany)

Runtime:

138 min | UK:165 min (director's cut)

Country:

USA | West Germany | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 | France:U | UK:15 | Netherlands:6 (2008) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Grand Hotel, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, UK

Company:

CIP Filmproduktion GmbH

Trivia:

Olivia Newton-John was interviewed for a key role.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Nuclear power plant cooling towers can be seen on the edge of the town.

Quotes:

Danny: [naked in an uncovered exterior shower, watching the Red Cross trucks pass] That's the Red Cross...they only do it for officers.
Matt: If you don't put your uniform on, they'll never tell the difference.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "BBC Proms: Prom 2: Music from Great British Films (#1.7)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

I'll Be Seeing You

YANKS is Richard Gere

Made in 1979, YANKS is a throwback to the love stories of the 1940s. Directed by John Schlesinger, YANKS is a timeless tale of war-time romances. Starring Richard Gere as Matt, a U.S. Army Sargent, looking for a friend and finding true-love with the threat of the invasion of Europe looming ahead. Gere is in his prime element here, a hero's hero. A rugged, yet gentle soul, seeking his place in life. It stands out as one of his most outstanding screen performances. Lisa Eichhorn as his love interest, plays it low-key, catching the innocence of the 1940s. An out-standing supporting cast by William DeVane, Vanessa Redgrave, Chick Vennera, and Rachel Roberts, makes YANKS a must-see film. Outstanding!