Sergeant York (1941)

7.2/10 • 134 min • War Drama History

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.

Cast

Gary Cooper

Alvin C. York

Walter Brennan

Pastor Rosier Pile

Joan Leslie

Gracie Williams

George Tobias

"Pusher" Ross

Stanley Ridges

Major Buxton

Margaret Wycherly

Mother York

Ward Bond

Ike Botkin

Noah Beery Jr.

Buck Lipscomb

June Lockhart

Rosie York

Dickie Moore

George York

Clem Bevans

Zeke

Howard Da Silva

Lem

Charles Trowbridge

Cordell Hull

Harvey Stephens

Captain Danforth

David Bruce

Bert Thomas

Carl Esmond

German Major

Joe Sawyer

Sergeant Early

Erville Alderson

Nate Tomkins

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