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, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video

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