Sergeant York
"Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!"
Originally released in 1941. Sergeant York is a war/drama film. directed by Howard Hawks. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, and Joan Leslie
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (225 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.4M
11.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Ward Bond
as Ike Botkin
Noah Beery Jr.
as Buck Lipscomb
June Lockhart
as Rosie York
Dickie Moore
as George York
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,400,000
- Revenue
- $16,361,885
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sergeant York about?
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...
Who directed Sergeant York?
Sergeant York was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Sergeant York?
Sergeant York has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Sergeant York released?
Sergeant York was released on September 27, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sergeant York?
The main cast of Sergeant York includes Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Stanley Ridges.
Is Sergeant York worth watching?
Sergeant York has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 225 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.