Yanks (1979)
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.
Director:
John Schlesinger
Writers:
Colin Welland, Walter Bernstein.
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Richard Gere as Matt Dyson |
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Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton |
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Vanessa Redgrave as Helen |
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William Devane as John |
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Chick Vennera as Danny Ruffelo |
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Wendy Morgan as Mollie |
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Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Clarrie Moreton |
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Tony Melody as Mr. Jim Moreton |
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Derek Thompson as Ken |
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Arlen Dean Snyder as Henry |
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Joan Hickson as Mrs. Moody |
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Annie Ross as Red Cross lady |
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Tom Nolan as Tom |
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John Ratzenberger as Cpl Cook |
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Martin Smith as Geoff |
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Philip Wileman as Billy |
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Simon Harrison as Tim |
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Andy Pantelidou as Cook |
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Francis Napier as Cook |
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Antony Sher as GI at Cinema |
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John Cassidy as 2nd GI at Cinema |
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George Harris as Black driver |
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Lynne Carol as Annie |
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June Ellis as Mrs Shenton |
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Everett McGill as Racist GI at Dance |
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Al Matthews as Black GI at dance |
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Eugene Lipinski as Barman |
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Paul Luty as Landlord |
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Paula Tilbrook as Neighbour |
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Anne Dyson as Ivy |
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Pearl Hackney as Aunt Maud |
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Gertie Almond as Neighbour |
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Joe Gladwin as Plumber |
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Jackie Shinn as Chip Shop Owner |
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Rachel Davies as Girl in Club |
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Angela Curran as Second Girl in Club |
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Ken Drury as Jock |
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Nat Jackley as Postman |
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Patrick Durkin as Dance MC |
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Sue Robinson as Girl at Dance |
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Caroline Blakiston as Golfing friend |
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Donald Pickering as Golfing friend |
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Lynne Perrie as Woman at Railway Station |
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Nick Brimble as Merchant Seaman |
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Stephen Whittaker as Merchant Seaman |
| Writing | Colin Welland | Story |
| Directing | John Schlesinger | Director |
| Writing | Colin Welland | Screenplay |
| Production | Edward Joseph | Associate Producer |
| Directing | Simon Relph | Assistant Director |
| Production | Lester Persky | Producer |
| Writing | Walter Bernstein | Screenplay |
| Editing | Jim Clark | Editor |
| Production | Nigel Wooll | Production Manager |
| Sound | Richard Rodney Bennett | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Noel Davis | Casting |
| Art | Milly Burns | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shirley Russell | Costume Design |
| Production | Joseph Janni | Producer |
| Camera | Dick Bush | Director of Photography |
| Art | Brian Morris | Production Design |