Yanks (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Yanks is a 1979 war drama directed by John Schlesinger, starring Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn and William Devane. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1980. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yanks About?
The premise of Yanks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, American soldiers Matt and John find themselves in England, where they experience the challenges of romance and combat. Matt falls for Jean, while John pursues Helen, but their relationships become complicated by the moral ambiguities of wartime, cultural misunderstandings, and the pain of unreciprocated feelings. The film explores the impact of war on love and the human spirit.
Yanks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- premarital sex
- male full frontal nudity
- train station
- soldier
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- pub
- american abroad
- pubic hair
- england
- 1940s
- world war two
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- title spoken by character
- male pubic hair
- shared shower
- man in a shower
- shower room
- extramarital affair
- movie theater
- estate
- boxing
- kiss
- lust
- adultery
- unplanned pregnancy
- wartime romance
- hairy chested man
- marriage
- sex
- husband wife relationship
- unfaithfulness
- adulterous wife
- prostitute wife
- cheating wife
- kiss on the lips
- horny wife
- french kiss
- yankee
- loose
- psychotronic film
- unfaithful wife
- open mouth kiss
- banging girl
- american in great britain
- yankee go home
- jarhead
- sergeant
- briton
- marital infidelity
- bare chested man
Yanks Cast
Richard Gere leads the cast, with Lisa Eichhorn and William Devane. Directed by John Schlesinger; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Schlesinger
Also Starring in Yanks
· 5 moreYanks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Yanks 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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Yanks Plot Summary
What happens in Yanks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It is the year 1943, and a multitude of American soldiers find themselves stationed in England, eagerly waiting for their orders for the D-Day Invasion, which marks a significant turning point in World War II. Amidst this backdrop, we delve into the lives of three soldiers and their affairs with three English women from varying social backgrounds, symbolizing the broader relationship between England and America.
The central narrative revolves around Sgt. Matt Dyson, portrayed by Richard Gere, and Jean Moreton, played by Lisa Eichhorn. Dyson, who works as a cook, harbors dreams of returning to America to establish a chain of motels. In contrast, Jean seems content to wait for her childhood sweetheart, Ken, to return so they can create a life together.
Full summary
The whole story of Yanks, scene by scene
Yanks Box Office
Yanks grossed $3.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.9M
- US & Canada
- $3.9M
Yanks Awards & Nominations
Yanks won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1980. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1980, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
2 wins9 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1980 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Rachel Roberts
- Won Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Direction – John Schlesinger
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Golden Globes 1980 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Lisa Eichhorn
- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Lisa Eichhorn
Yanks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Yanks.
How Well Do You Know Yanks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the story of 'Yanks' take place?
Cars in Yanks
24 cars on screen, including the 1941 GMC CCKW 353 and the 1932 Leyland Titan TD2.
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1941 GMC CCKW 353 Important role -
1932 Leyland Titan TD2 Important role -
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1939 Austin K2 Minor role
Yanks Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Γιανκς” and “Μέχρι Χθες Ήμασταν Ξένοι”.
- Also known as
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- Γιανκς
- Μέχρι Χθες Ήμασταν Ξένοι
- Yankees
- Yanks - Gestern waren wir noch Fremde
- Yanquis
- Jenkik
- Iancheii
- Янки
- Jankesi
- Os Yankees Estão Voltando
- 魂断梦醒
- 전장의 우정
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- Os Yankees Estão Voltando!
- Ianquis
- Amíci
- Янкі
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Movies Like Yanks
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Yank in the R.A.F., A Yank at Oxford and The New World.
Yanks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Yanks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yanks?
Yanks runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Yanks released?
Yanks was released on September 19, 1979.
Who directed Yanks?
Yanks was directed by John Schlesinger.
More films by John Schlesinger Who is in the cast of Yanks?
Yanks stars Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn and William Devane, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Yanks make at the box office?
Yanks grossed $3.9 million worldwide.
How is Yanks rated?
Yanks has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
What awards did Yanks win?
Yanks won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1980.
Does Yanks have a post-credit scene?
No. Yanks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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