True story of the farm boy who made the transition from religious pacifist to world war i hero. Gary cooper, walter brennan, and joan leslie in sergeant york 1941. Sergeant york theatrical release poster, 1941 this 1941 classic film starts off by showing the audience york s closeknit, faithbased tennessee country community, which is located in the old stomping grounds of davie crockett, and by exploring how alvin became who he was before he was drafted. Sergeant york, a sincere biography of the world war. Sergeant york 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The similarities are uncanny, from character development in the first hour or so to the battle in the last act. With gary cooper, walter brennan, joan leslie, george tobias. This is not just another old war movie,actually its a story of love and levity, in another era. Sergeant york quotes 1941 howard hawks directed this movie in 1941. Alvin york was the greatest american hero of world war i. The world premiere in new york city, new york on july 2, 1941 was attended by alvin c. Tennessee congressman, cordell hull charles trowbridge, was on the dock to meet york as he disembarks from his ship back in the u. This movie, however, is about much more than the incredible feat that made him a household name. 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, faith and patriotism.
The first was sergeant york 1941, a movie based on the most decorated soldier of world war i and a movie i always enjoy watching. 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. Gary cooper, who portrays the sergeant in the film, arrived soon after. Sergeant york, a sincere biography of the world war hero, makes.
If, like me, you buy it, please, please watch the extras on the second disc. This is not just another old war movie,actually its a story of love and levity, in another era, posing some of the same questions of war posed today. This movie sergeant york is a true piece of americana rarely seen in these times. At the movies is a fortnightly column on hollywoods golden era 1920s50s revisiting films of historical, cultural andor aesthetic significance. Sergeant york is a 1941 american biographical film about the life of alvin c. Miracle on hacksaw ridge the desmond doss story it is written oceania with pr gary kent duration. 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 is a 1941 biographical film about the life of alvin york, one of the mostdecorated american soldiers of world war i.
Sergeant york is among the best of wartime propaganda films, with a superb performance by gary cooper in the title role. York had been approached by producer jesse lasky several times, beginning in 1919, to allow a movie to be made of his life, but had refused, believing that this uniform aint for sale. Gary cooper and alvin york were both isolationists. A marksman is drafted in world war i and ends up becoming one of. The second movie was ball of fire 1941, a comedy with barbara stanwyck. Sergeant york theatrical movie trailer 1941 youtube.
York, before wwi, and cooper, when approached to play him in a movie, before wwii. 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. 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. Rent sergeant york 1941 starring gary cooper and walter brennan on dvd and bluray. Sergeant york by amanda garrett on may 17, 2016 from old hollywood films. Sergeant york 1941 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. The marketing of the film included a visit by york to the white house where fdr praised the film. York, one of the mostdecorated american soldiers of world war i. Based on a true wwi story, this film follows a religious tennessee boy, who is initially opposed to war. Lasky convinced york that, with war threatening in europe, it was his patriotic duty to allow the film to proceed. Heartfelt, involving saga of tennessees wwi hero sgt. York is drafted into the army, where he realizes that there is indeed justification for. Sergeant york 1941 official trailer gary cooper, walter brennan.
After pearl harbor, it was released again when patriotism and the rationale for taking up arms had become acceptable. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. York is a tennessee farmer with drinking problems who is struggling to make a living for himself and his family. Sergeant york 1941, starring gary cooper, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
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. The first half of the story, almost a movie in itself, shows york in his native valley as he tries to get a. The screenplay included much fictitious material though it was based on york s diary. Sergeant york is about a young farmer named alvin york, whos the cussinest, hellraisinest critter in the entire tennessee valley. Sergeant york 1941 official trailer gary cooper, walter brennan movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Wallis and many wellknown government and army officials. Sergeant york, american war film, released in 1941, that was noted for gary coopers academy awardwinning portrayal of alvin york, one of. Sergeant york theatrical release poster, 1941 this 1941 classic film starts off by showing the audience yorks closeknit, faithbased tennessee country community, which is located in the old stomping grounds of davie crockett, and by exploring how alvin became who he was before he was drafted.
Rent sergeant york 1941 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Aug 24, 2009 miracle on hacksaw ridge the desmond doss story it is written oceania with pr gary kent duration. The only thing i wish it had was the description at the end of the movie about what happened to. 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. Sergeant york theatrical movie trailer 1941 michael.
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, walter brennan, joan leslie, margaret wycherly alvin york a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. Howard hawks directed this movie in 1941 title sergeant york year 1941 director howard hawks genre drama. All, world wide, it can be played at any dvd player. It was directed by howard hawks and was the highestgrossing film of the year. 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. Sergeant york, a sincere biography of the world war hero. Having trouble changing his ways, gary cooper as rural tennesseean alvin york is visited at work by nondenominational longtime family pastor pile walter brennan, who offers telling metaphors, early in howard hawks sergeant york, 1941. Sergeant york was greeted in the lobby of the theatre by a tennessee state delegation headed by colonel george buxton, his wartime commander of the eightysecond division.
He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated american heroes of wwi. Watch sergeant york 1941 movie trailer instantly, no need to login. The studio courted york long and hard, writing and rewriting the script, over and over to suit yorks religious and political views. This 1941 classic film starts off by showing the audience yorks closeknit, faithbased tennessee country community, which is located in the old stomping grounds. If i didnt know any better, i would say mel gibsons hacksaw ridge is a remake of 1941s sergeant york. Jul 07, 2011 sergeant york is about a young farmer named alvin york, whos the cussinest, hellraisinest critter in the entire tennessee valley. In 1941 the movie sergeant york, directed by howard hawks with gary cooper in the title role, told about his life and medal of honor action.
Sergeant york is a 1941 american biographical film about the life of alvin york, one of the mostdecorated american soldiers of world war i. 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. Whenever sergeant york was scheduled, my father would gather us all and we would all watch together. The inspirational film, directed by howard hawks and cowritten by john huston, was nominated.
Sergeant york 1941 stream and watch online moviefone. Sep 20, 2016 the first was sergeant york 1941, a movie based on the most decorated soldier of world war i and a movie i always enjoy watching. Cooper earned his first oscar for sergeant york 1941. Financial analysis of sergeant york 1941 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The film was based on the diary of sergeant alvin york, as edited by tom skeyhill, and adapted by harry chandlee, abem finkel. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The idea of religion, killing and national pride and much more.
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