It was directed by howard hawks and was the highestgrossing film of the year the film was based on the diary of sergeant alvin york, as edited by tom skeyhill, and adapted by harry chandlee, abem finkel, john huston, howard e. Sergeant york by howard hawks gary cooper, walter brennan. The screenplay was adapted by harry chandlee, abem finkel, john huston, howard koch, and sam cowan uncredited from the. After falling for his much younger neighbour, gracie williams, york wants to buy a piece of land that is more fertile than his familys farm, hoping that it will persuade gracie to marry him. York s medal of honor action occurred during the united states. Sergeant york is the 1941 historical war drama that has become a respected classic, from one of the premiere entertainers of his or any day, director howard hawks rio bravo, only angels have. There is a scene in which york is struck by lightning, which propels him to. Prizewinning tennessee marksman alvin york gary cooper, a recent convert to christianity, finds himself torn between his nonviolent beliefs and his desire to serve his country when recruited to fight in world war i.
Gary cooper won an oscar for his portrayal of alvin c. Many of the best films have portrayed reallife events and sergeant york is no exception. The movie does a great job of showing us the highlights of his wartime heroics, but there are a few things about this humble hero that you probably didnt. We visited sergeant yorks home site in pall mall, tn after watching this movie for the first time.
Gary cooper stars in the warner brothers motion picture, sergeant york. When fnow users make a purchase with their mastercards. A marksman is drafted in world war i and ends up becoming one of. Buxton margaret wycherly mother york george tobias michael t. Whenever sergeant york was scheduled, my father would gather us all and we would all watch together. Hollywood version of the 1918 battle that earned alvin c. York walter brennan pastor rosier pile joan leslie gracie williams ward bond ike botkin stanley ridges maj. He received the medal of honor for leading an attack on a german machine gun nest, taking at least one machine gun, killing at least 25 enemy soldiers and capturing 2. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Sergeant york is among the best of wartime propaganda films, with a superb performance by gary cooper in the title role.
Howard hawks sergeant york starts competently but gets additionally more selfrighteous as it develops. This movie, however, is about much more than the incredible feat that made him a household name. In the course of an attack, he led a small group that captured more than prisoners and he singlehandedly eliminated multiple german machine. Story of world war i hero who captured german position singlehandedly. It was natural that, as the united states entered world war ii, hollywood would want to make a movie about the life of alvin york, the most decorated u. Sergeant york is a 1941 biographical film about the life of alvin york, the mostdecorated american soldier of world war i, directed by howard hawks. With gary cooper, walter brennan, joan leslie, george tobias. A simple appalachian converts to christianity and then goes to wwi.
York, a sharpshooting tennessee mountaineer turned world war i hero who singlehandedly killed. Sergeant york 1941 official trailer gary cooper, walter brennan. Sergeant york 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Gary cooper as sergeant york delivers an oscarwinning performance. In 1941, the story of alvin york was made into a movie starring gary cooper, who won an academy award for the role. York rose to the occasion to capture an entire german. Somewhat fictionalized account of the life and war service of alvin york, who went from humble beginnings to being one of the most celebrated american. Sergeant york 1941 official trailer gary cooper, walter brennan movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. In watching sergeant york i was reminded that the ugly reaction of the isolationists in the early 1940s forced the studio to pull it after only a week or two in theatres because it was jingoistic and warmongering. The movie is based on the true story of a conscientious objector who became a world war i hero. In the era before dvds, dvrs and streaming netflix, we depended on the sunday afternoon movie. York, one of the mostdecorated american soldiers of world war i. Sergeant york movie tv listings and schedule tv guide.
Sergeant york is a 1941 american biographical film about the life of alvin c. Kindly major buxton stanley ridges convinces york to engage in battle, where t he pacifists prowess with a rifle earns him honors as he continues to struggle with his. Sergeant york remastered, subtitled, dubbed, standard. Alvin cullum york december, 1887 september 2, 1964, also known as sergeant york, was one of the most. See the full list of sergeant york cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Alvin york earned the medal of honor for his world war i actions and, in 1942, gary cooper won an oscar for his depiction of the man from. Watch sergeant york online stream full movie directv. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Based on a true wwi story, this film follows a religious tennessee boy, who is initially opposed to war.
Sergeant york, dvd, remastered, subtitled, dubbed, standard screen, warworld war i, biography, 012569793750. For my history assignment, i viewed the movie, sergeant york. Howard hawks sergeant york explores the life and times of alvin york, and tells the true experiences of this wwi war hero, who was a godcentered, bibleliving farmer from tennessee, drafted into the army. Released september 27th, 1941, sergeant york stars gary cooper, walter brennan, joan leslie, george tobias the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 14 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Despite mother yorks stoic nature, she is clearly embarrassed by her sons drinking. Alvin york is one of the most decorated american soldiers of the world war 1 birdwell, m. Director howard hawks star gary cooper, walter brennan, george tobias 4 minutes year of release 1941. He was an amazing man, and this was an amazing fact based story about a. Rent sergeant york 1941 starring gary cooper and walter brennan on dvd and bluray. Alvin cullum york december, 1887 september 2, 1964, also known as sergeant york, was one of the most decorated. Sergeant york, american war film, released in 1941, that was noted for gary coopers academy awardwinning portrayal of alvin york, one of the most decorated and celebrated american heroes of world war i. Sergeant york 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. A marksman is drafted in world war i and ends up becoming one of the most celebrated war heroes.
Buck lipscomb june lockhart rosie york dickie moore george york clem bevans zeke harvey stephens capt. But this came with oriental language on the back, and i feared that if i opened it. This is not just another old war movie,actually its a story of love and levity, in another era. The inspirational film, directed by howard hawks and cowritten by john huston, was nominated. When world war i hero alvin york agreed to sell the movie rights to his life story to warner bros. Played by gary cooper, alvin york is a goodhearted, but harddrinking farmer in. Film also portrays yorks earlier life in the mountains of tennessee. Y ou might have to search several video rental stores to find sergeant york, but this 1941 blackandwhite classic still provides wholesome family entertainment with a positive, and even christian, message alvin york was the greatest american hero of world war i. Sergeant york cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. This product can expose you to some kind of chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer for more information, go to. Sergeant york 1941 stream and watch online moviefone. Sergeant york, american war film, released in 1941, that was noted for gary coopers academy awardwinning portrayal of alvin york, one of the most. Upon returning to america, sergeant york was showered with offers of fame and fortune, including a nationwide tour, endorsements, and movie deals. Sergeant york is a 1941 biographical film about the life of alvin york, one of the mostdecorated american soldiers of world war i.
Sergeant york starring gary cooperwarner brother pictures not only did the 1941 classic secure york a spot in the history books, it preserved his story and legacy for generations to come. Rent sergeant york 1941 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. York not be played by a hollywood glamour girl and 3 that gary cooper portray york on screen. Gary cooper with his hillbilly accent knocks this biopic out og thye ball park. Through the true story of alvin york, crack shot from the three forks of the wolf in pall mall, tennessee, i learned about life, love, honor, duty. York received the medal of honor for his actions on october 8, 1918, during the meuseargonne offensive. Sergeant york is a film about the life of alvin york. Sergeant york is a profoundly christian movie exploring the role christians should play in times of war. It is based upon the true story of world war i combatant alvin york played by gary cooper as a man who evolves from a poor young farmer to a marksman, before discovering religion and then becoming a conscientious objector when the war arrives. This movie sergeant york is a true piece of americana rarely seen in these times. Kindly major buxton stanley ridges convinces york to engage in battle, where the pacifists prowess with a rifle earns him honors as he continues to struggle with his.
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