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Sergeant York
(1941)
America's
Greatest Modern Hero! Timelier today than ever...
thrilling and
inspiring story of the kind of men that America is made of!
Director: Howard Hawks, rated Passed
  Starring: Gary
Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Ward Bond,
Noah Berry Jr., June Lockhart
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"Well I'm as much agin'
killin' as ever, sir. When I started out, I felt just like you
said, but when I hear them
machine guns a-goin', and all them
fellas are droppin' around me... I figured them guns was killin'
hundreds,
maybe thousands, and there weren't nothin' anybody
could do, but to stop them guns.
And that's what I done." –
Alvin York
Why watch this? It
is the true story of a simple, God-fearing Quaker whose bravery
saved a lot of men in World War I.
Plot Summary:
This film tells the story of Alvin York, a rough-and-tumble
Tennessean who finds faith and becomes a devout pacifist. When
drafted for World War I, he struggles with his moral objections
to killing, ultimately seeking guidance through prayer. Despite
his beliefs, he is ultimately persuaded to join the war effort
and later finds himself in a pivotal position where his
exceptional marksmanship skills are called upon in a harrowing
battle.
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Dad's Preview:
Alvin York was a Quaker farm
boy who joined the US Army during World War I. His religion
adhered to strict pacifism, forbidding the taking of
human life, even in war. Portrayed by the soft-spoken Gary Cooper, York at first refuses
to fight based on this beliefs. However, he begins to realize
his actions in battle, including killing the enemy, will save the lives of his fellow soldiers. The
real Sgt. York received many commendations for his courage and
leadership under fire. The film was nominated for eleven Academy
Awards, winning two for Best Actor (Cooper) and Best
Editing. |
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Howard Hawks, Hal
B. Wallis, Jesse L. Lasky;
Warner Bros.
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