Yanks

In 1942 everyone loved a soldier

Directed by John Schlesinger

Produced by CIP Filmproduktion GmbH

A poignant wartime romance exploring forbidden attraction and emotional compromise between American soldiers and British women against the backdrop of WWII and social prejudice.

During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.