Fresh
The performance of Gary Cooper in the title role holds the picture together magnificently, and even the most unfavorable touches are made palatable because of him.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Sergeant York
Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!
1941 · 2h 14m · Approved
Drama, History, War
Directed by
Howard Hawks
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Sergeant York
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Howard Hawks Director
- 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
- Ward Bond as Ike Botkin
- Noah Beery Jr. as Buck Lipscomb
- June Lockhart as Rosie York
- Dickie Moore Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
81%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The first half is quite good, documenting York's rural upbringing with great simplicity and charm. But the second part -- the war -- degenerates quickly and grotesquely.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
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