Yanks (1979)

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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.

Released: 1979-09-19
Genres: Romance, Drama, War
Runtime: 2h 18m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 5.9/10 from 67 votes

Directed by John Schlesinger.

Top cast

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
Arlen Dean Snyder as Henry

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Yanks

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video

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