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Sergeant York (1941)

Not Rated | | Biography, Drama, History | 27 September 1941 (USA)
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A marksman is drafted in World War I and ends up becoming one of the most celebrated war heroes.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Alvin C. York
... Pastor Rosier Pile
... Gracie Williams
... 'Pusher' Ross
... Major Buxton
... Mother York
... Ike Botkin
... Buck Lipscomb
... Rosie York
... George York
... Zeke
... Lem (as Howard da Silva)
... Cordell Hull
... Captain Danforth
... Bert Thomas
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Storyline

A hillbilly sharpshooter becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI when he single-handedly attacks and captures a German position using the same strategy as in turkey shoot. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>

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hillbilly | war hero | conscientious objector | war propaganda | doughboy | See All (96) »

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America's Greatest Modern Hero! Timelier today than ever . . thrilling and inspiring story of the kind of men that America is made of! See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Romance | War

Certificate:

Not Rated | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

27 September 1941 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

The Amazing Life of Sergeant York  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$1,400,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$16,400,000
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(RCA Sound System)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

In 2008, Sergeant York (1941) was added to the National Film Registry by the United States Library of Congress. See more »

Goofs

As General John J. Pershing is shown awarding York the MEDAL OF HONOR, he says that York is being awarded The Congressional Medal of Honor, which is incorrect. As the award citation includes the phrase "in the name of Congress", it is sometimes erroneously called the Congressional Medal of Honor; however, the official name of the medal is, and has always been, MEDAL OF HONOR. As the highest ranking American Army officer of that time, General John J. Pershing would certainly have known that, and would not have made that mistake at Alvin C. York's actual award ceremony. See more »

Quotes

Sergeant: Where did ya learn to shoot York?
Alvin: Well I ain't never *learned* Sergeant! Folks back home used to say I could shoot a rifle before I was *weaned*, but they was exaggeratin' some.
[everybody laughs]
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Crazy Credits

"We are proud to present this picture, and are grateful to the heroic figures, still living, who have generously consented to be portrayed in its story.

To their faith and ours, that a day will come when man will live in peace on earth, this picture is humbly dedicated.

High in the heart of the Cumberland Mountains in Tennessee, lies the Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf, and here in the spring of the year 1916..." See more »

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Featured in Private Screenings: Child Stars (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

Turkey in the Straw
(uncredited)
Traditional American folk song
Played while the folks are dancing at the saloon
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I love this movie!
22 January 2005 | by – See all my reviews

I love this movie! It is a heartwarming story of a man coming to terms with entering a war right after he receives his new found pacifist ideas. It also shows how a mother's love is everlasting no matter how her child acts. We were required to watch this movie in a history class, and I admit I thought it was going to be dumb. I ended up being drawn into the story, so I recommended it to my family. I watch this movie any time I get a chance. My entire family ends up walking around using their backwood mountain accent for days after we watch the movie. If I could find it on DVD or video, I would definitely purchase this film.
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