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1979 Certificate 15
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From early 1942 until D-Day, several million Americans landed in Britain on their way to fight at the European front. To the war-weary British, many of these troops were "overpaid and oversexed." But despite the resentment, with thousands of men abroad, the stage was set for romantic dalliances between English women and .. Read more

Starring Richard Gere, Vanessa Redgrave, Lisa Eichhorn, William Devane
Director John Schlesinger
Genres Drama

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From early 1942 until D-Day, several million Americans landed in Britain on their way to fight at the European front. To the war-weary British, many of these troops were "overpaid and oversexed." But despite the resentment, with thousands of men abroad, the stage was set for romantic dalliances between English women and American soldiers stationed in the countryside. The film follows several relationships that blossom during this tense period: the older and more mature Helen and John maintain a sexually tense but chaste friendship, while impetuous Mollie and Danny cast caution and clothing aside without a care. And Jean and Matt begin a serious, thoughtful love affair, although Jean has a boyfriend who's serving overseas. But eventually war intercedes, and the soldiers must leave their new romances to go off to battle.

Starring Richard Gere, Vanessa Redgrave, Lisa Eichhorn, William Devane, Rachel Roberts, Chick Vennera
Director John Schlesinger
Studio MGM ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 13 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 1979

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    • 2 stars out of 4  

      Not an entirely promising subject, this overlong piece maintains its interest by sheer skill of dramaturgy and cinematic narrative.

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Yanks for the memories...

      Yanks is an affectionate look at the American 'invasion' of Britain just before the historic D-day landings. As the film's opening proclaims, over ... read more »

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      Yanks

      A very good film. Would suit lads and lasses. It really made you feel you were there living in that era.

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      not fussed

      I remembered this film as being pretty good but having watched it for a second time, it wasn't as I remembered it and I found it quite slow and kind of dull... read more »

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      Old fashioned

      Nice to go back in time when films were made for their family entertainment value. No drugs, swearing or gratuitous violence, just a nice pleasant romantic ... read more »

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