Yanks

Yanks

1979

American GIs stationed in Yorkshire in the final months of the Second World War form bonds and romantic attachments with local women, exploring the cultural clashes and tenderness that develop between them. John Schlesinger's warm and underrated film stars Richard Gere, William Devane, and Vanessa Redgrave.

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Director

  • John Schlesinger

Cast

  • Richard Gere
  • Lisa Eichhorn
  • Vanessa Redgrave

Filming Locations

  • Delph
  • Dobcross

    This was where the landlord of The Swan is rudely awakened at 1am by two GIs demanding half and half, a mixture of bitter and mild.

  • Halifax

    A scene of some GI trucks climbing a steep hill was filmed at Southowram Bank.

  • Hyde

    The dance and fight sequences were filmed in the Town Hall.

  • Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
  • Manchester Ship Canal
  • Oldham
  • Saddleworth

    This was the location for the village shop.

  • Springhead

    Used in the opening shot where the trucks are climbing up a steep hill adjacent to a chimney stack.

  • Stalybridge

    This was used for a number of scenes. The shot of the war memorial with Jeeps driving past was in Trinity St., the orchestra concert was filmed at St.Paul's Church and various street scenes were filmed around the town.

  • Stamford Golf Club
  • Stockport
  • Uppermill

    The village of Uppermill features throughout the film.