“In 1942 everyone loved a soldier”
Overview
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.
Directed by John Schlesinger
Written by Colin Welland, Walter Bernstein
Produced by Lester Persky, Joseph Janni
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About Yanks
Yanks is a romance, drama, war film released in 1979 exploring themes of new year's eve, northern england, england, world war ii, prejudice, jitterbug. Directed by John Schlesinger, it stars Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave. 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.