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.

Director

John Schlesinger

Screenplay

Colin Welland

Screenplay

Walter Bernstein

Music

Richard Rodney Bennett

Status

Released

Release date

19/09/1979

Original language

English