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Director:
Writers:
Colin Welland (story)
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Release Date:
September 1979 (UK) more
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Love during wartime.
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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... more | full synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations more
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(2 articles)
MovieWeb's 2009 Fall Movie Guide!
 (From MovieWeb. 1 September 2009, 7:54 AM, PDT)

John Ratzenberger Receives Career Achievement Award For Movie And "Cheers" Roles
 (From iCelebz. 8 October 2008, 10:21 AM, PDT)

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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
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Yanks - Gestern waren wir noch Fremde (West Germany)
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Runtime:
138 min | UK:165 min (director's cut)
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Color (Technicolor)
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Olivia Newton-John was interviewed for a key role. more
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Anachronisms: Nuclear power plant cooling towers can be seen on the edge of the town. 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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24 out of 28 people found the following comment useful.
YANKS is Richard Gere, 29 January 2005
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Author: angelsunchained from United States

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!

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