War ·Drama ·History · United States of America · 1941 · 2h 14m

Sergeant York

Sergeant York poster
Director
Howard Hawks
Cast
Gary Cooper as Alvin C. York Walter Brennan as Pastor Rosier Pile Joan Leslie as Gracie Williams George Tobias as "Pusher" Ross Stanley Ridges as Major Buxton Margaret Wycherly as Mother York
Crew
Sol Polito — Director of Photography William Holmes — Editor Max Steiner — Original Music Composer Howard Koch — Screenplay Abem Finkel — Screenplay John Huston — Screenplay
Tagline

Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!

Synopsis

Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. 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.

Trailer Sergeant York — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
heroworld war ipatriotismfirearminfantryus armyconversionconscientious objectorone man armyhillbillywar herowar propaganda
Key Collaborators
Howard Hawks Director Sol Polito Director of Photography William Holmes Editor Max Steiner Original Music Composer Howard Koch Screenplay Abem Finkel Screenplay John Huston Screenplay Harry Chandlee Screenplay Alvin C. York Writer Jesse L. Lasky Producer Hal B. Wallis Producer Howard Hawks Producer
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