Yanks (1979)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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

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  

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