Sergeant York

Sergeant York

1941 · 134 min · EN · NR · 7.2 (183 votes)
Dir. Howard Hawks · Starring Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Stanley Ridges, Margaret Wycherly · Music Max Steiner

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

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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.

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A deeply earnest and inspiring portrayal of faith tested by duty. It's a classic Hollywood drama that feels both somber and ultimately uplifting, celebrating heroism against a backdrop of profound personal conviction.

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