
Yanks
1979 · Movie · R · 138 min · ★ 5.9
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1979
- Release date
- 1979-09-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 138 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (65 votes)
Themes
- new year's eve
- northern england
- england
- world war ii
- prejudice
- jitterbug
- army base
- 1940s
- american g.i.
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew

Richard Gere
as Matt Dyson

Lisa Eichhorn
as Jean Moreton

Vanessa Redgrave
as Helen

William Devane
as John

Chick Vennera
as Danny Ruffelo

Wendy Morgan
as Mollie

Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Clarrie Moreton

Tony Melody
as Mr. Jim Moreton

Derek Thompson
as Ken
- AS
Arlen Dean Snyder
as Henry
Directed by John Schlesinger