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Yanks (1979)

R  138 min  -  Romance | Drama | War   -  September 1979 (UK)
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During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities... See full summary »

Director:

John Schlesinger

Writers:

Colin Welland (story), Colin Welland (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere ...
Lisa Eichhorn ...
Jean Moreton
Vanessa Redgrave ...
Helen
William Devane ...
John
Chick Vennera ...
Danny Ruffelo
Wendy Morgan Wendy Morgan ...
Mollie
Rachel Roberts Rachel Roberts ...
Mrs. Clarrie Moreton
Tony Melody Tony Melody ...
Mr. Jim Moreton
Martin Smith Martin Smith ...
Geoff
Philip Whileman Philip Whileman ...
Billy
Derek Thompson Derek Thompson ...
Ken
Simon Harrison Simon Harrison ...
Tim
Joan Hickson Joan Hickson ...
Mrs. Moody
Arlen Dean Snyder ...
Henry
Annie Ross ...
Red Cross lady
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Storyline

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, some whose boyfriends are also away for the war. One Yank/Brit relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen does whatever she needs to support the war effort. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times. Another relationship develops between one of John's charges, Matt, a talented mess hall cook, and Jean. Jean is apprehensive at first about even seeing Matt, who is persistent in his pursuit of her. Jean is in a committed relationship with the kind Ken, her childhood sweetheart who is also away at war... Written by Huggo  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Prejudice | England | World War Two | Fish And Chips | Chamber Pot  | See more »

Taglines:

Love during wartime.

Genres:

Romance | Drama | War

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | West Germany | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Yanks - Gestern waren wir noch Fremde See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

CIP Filmproduktion GmbH See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | UK: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) | Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Olivia Newton-John was interviewed for a key role. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Helen plays the slot machine in the Officer's Club, in Ireland, there are some "Roosevelt dimes" in her payout. The scene is 1943-44, and the first Roosevelt dime wasn't minted until after the war, in 1946. See more »

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.
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Crazy Credits

The names in the opening credits are divided into two categories: The
Americans and The British. See more »


Soundtracks

"I'll Be Seeing You"
Performed by Anne Shelton
Written by Irving Kahal and Sammy Fain See more »