Movie
Yanks
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.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Yanks
Cast
Richard GereMatt Dyson
Lisa EichhornJean Moreton
Vanessa RedgraveHelen
William DevaneJohn
Chick VenneraDanny Ruffelo
Wendy MorganMollie
Rachel RobertsMrs. Clarrie Moreton
Tony MelodyMr. Jim MoretonCredits
- Directed by
- John Schlesinger
- Written by
- Walter Bernstein, Colin Welland, Colin Welland
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
