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Yanks

R19792h 18mJohn Schlesinger
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 54

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"In 1942 everyone loved a soldier"

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. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.

RomanceDramaWar
New Year's EveNorthern EnglandEnglandWorld War IiPrejudiceJitterbugArmy Base1940sAmerican G.i.

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What is Yanks (1979) about?

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. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war.…

Who stars in Yanks?

Yanks stars Richard Gere (Matt Dyson), Lisa Eichhorn (Jean Moreton), Vanessa Redgrave (Helen), William Devane (John), Chick Vennera (Danny Ruffelo). The film was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is Yanks?

Yanks has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is Yanks worth watching?

Yanks holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Romance, Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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