Yanks (1979) is perhaps director John Schlesinger’s most tender film, a lovely evocation of life on the northern English home front during World War II. Colin Welland and Walter Bernstein’s screenplay focuses on three couples in a small town “invaded” by American troops in the run-up to D-Day: an Arizona boy (Richard Gere) who pursues an already engaged shopkeeper’s daughter (Lisa Eichhorn); an aristocratic married lady (Vanessa Redgrave) who develops a warm friendship with a sympathetic troop leader (William Devane); and a girl-crazy city kid (Chick Vennera) who falls for a cheeky bus conductress (Wendy Morgan). Beautifully shot by Dick Bush and featuring a score from the singular Richard Rodney Bennett.
Starring: Richard Gere, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane, Lisa Eichhorn, Chick Vennera, Wendy Morgan, Rachel Roberts
Directed By: John Schlesinger
Written By: Colin Welland, Walter Bernstein
Score By: Richard Rodney Bennett
Language: English
Video: 1080p High Definition / 1.85:1 / Color
Audio: English 1.0 DTS-HD MA
Subtitles: None
Theatrical Release: 1979
Runtime: 139 Minutes
Rating: R
Region Code: Region Free (A/B/C)
Special Features: Isolated Music Track (with some effects) / Audio Commentary with Actor Chick Vennera and Film Historians Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman
Genre: Drama
Limited Edition of 3,000 Units
