Yanks Page #8

Synopsis: 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, some whose boyfriends are also away for the war. One Yank/Brit relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen does whatever she needs to support the war effort. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times. Another relationship develops between one of John's charges, Matt, a talented mess hall cook, and Jean. Jean is apprehensive at first about even seeing Matt, who is persistent in his pursuit of her. Jean is in a committed relationship with the kind Ken, her childhood sweetheart who is also away at war. But Jean is attracted to the respect with which Matt treats her. Despite Ken an
Genre: Drama, War
Director(s): John Schlesinger
Production: Universal Pictures
  Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.4
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%
R
Year:
1979
138 min
306 Views


I'm sure.

I've always wanted you.

Oh, I want you.

Don't leave me, Matt. Don't...

Oh, please, Matt. No.

What's wrong?

What's wrong, Matt?

Why did you stop?

I don't know.

I really don't know.

You're scared.

You just don't love me enough.

Hey, don't.

Don't.

Don't cry. Don't cry.

Want some gum?

Go!

- How are you?

- Congratulations.

Ohh! God bless you both!

I'll be back in a minute.

How are you?

Don't forget, Danny.

She's only on loan, you know.

- Oh, aye, we want her back.

- With a couple of American kids and all.

It'll be your turn next, eh, Jean?

Here you go. Come on, you drink.

Come on, Danny,

give your mother-in-law a nice dance.

- You wanna dance?

- No, you should dance with the bride.

- You don't mind?

- No.

# You do the Hokey Cokey

and you turn around

# That's what it's all about

# Whoa-o the Hokey Cokey

Come on.

Come on, Jeannie.

# Knees bent, arms stretched, ra-ra-ra

# You put your right arm in,

your right arm out

# You put your right arm in

and you shake it all about

# You do the Hokey Cokey

and you turn around

# That's what it's all about

# Whoa-o the Hokey Cokey

# Whoa-o the Hokey Cokey

# Whoa-o the Hokey Cokey

# Knees bent, arms stretched, ra-ra-ra

# You put your left leg in,

your left leg out

Jean?

Jeannie?

Danny and Mollie got your telegram.

- It meant a lot to 'em.

- Was it a nice wedding?

- Yeah, they seemed happy.

- Mm.

- Let's hope so.

- Those two go together, don't they?

- Happy-go-lucky. - She always

had a heart of gold, Mollie.

I thought I heard Jean run up.

Is something the matter?

I never meant to hurt anybody.

I know that. It wasn't your fault.

I've got nothing against you, you know.

Whatever I may have done,

I did to protect my family.

All I want is Jean's happiness.

Yes, ma'am.

Take care of yourself,

wherever they send you.

Yeah.

Yeah, you take care too.

Try and get some rest.

Leave her alone, will you, son?

I think she wants a glass of water,

Mr Moreton.

Right. I'll go and see to her.

- See you again, son?

- It's hard to say, sir.

I don't know.

Oh, well. All the best, anyway.

Why did you follow me home?

Because I love you.

It's just talk.

It was all just talk, wasn't it?

About you and me and Arizona.

I didn't lie to you.

I've never wanted anyone

like I want you.

- You gotta believe that.

- Why?

Why should I believe you?

You know, when

I was a kid I remember...

I used to wake up in the night, scared.

Not cos it was dark

but because I didn't know where I was.

That's how I feel right now.

It's just too fast. Too much, too fast.

I couldn't leave you here,

with a kid, maybe... her upstairs, Ken.

I don't know if I'm coming back.

I couldn't do it.

Other people do.

I don't give a damn

what other people do.

- I got my own life to run.

- I'm not trying to run your life.

But I was ready to risk everything...

and you weren't.

No, I wasn't ready for that.

Then you're not ready for me.

No.

Not like this, not yet.

You'd better go.

Yeah.

Take care of yourself.

That's what she said.

- Nan, happy birthday.

- Thank you.

- It's carrot marmalade.

- Oh, lovely. Thank you.

What do you say?

Oh, I thought I'd better

return your books.

You've been a wonderful

lending library.

I have some bad news.

We can't loan you the truck any more.

Oh, don't worry. We'll manage.

That means you'll be leaving us.

Well, you don't expect them

to start without me, do you?

I haven't got enough programmes

for all the seats.

- You might find a few more

in the lobby. - OK.

- How's it going? You're looking happy.

- I am. Dad's coming home for a month.

- We finally got a letter.

- That's great.

- I finally got one from Ann too.

- Is she all right?

Yeah, she's fine. The kids are fine.

She's getting along

a lot better with her family.

And she wants a divorce.

- Mm. I'm sorry.

- My heart isn't broken.

It's been coming for a long time.

Peter's coming home on Saturday.

Well, I think I might just miss him.

I guess I gotta get back to camp.

Try not to let anything foolish

happen to you, won't you?

Can we go from the beginning

of the "English Suite" by Parry, please?

One, two, three, four!

One, two, three, four!

Hey!

- Get this to my husband, please.

- I can't. Everybody's confined to base.

Well, I'll see what I can do, lady. OK.

That's it, bring it down, boys.

Geoff! Golf course!

The Yanks are leaving it!

Come on. They're giving

everything away.

I can't. My mum's dead.

Come on. It's your last chance.

Goodbye! Thanks for everything.

Here.

You take good care of him, won't you?

Chocolate. Who wants chocolate?

Yeah! Five! Give me that dough!

Betty Grable, you're mine!

Move your goddamn asses

and get on these trucks.

Here, kid. Spend it for me.

Oh, ta.

- You going to split it with me?

- No, I won't.

- See you at the church.

- You're most kind. Thank you.

Take care, Annie.

Has he not sent one?

# The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended

# The darkness falls at thy behest

# To thee our morning hymns ascended

# Thy praise shall sanctify our rest

# As o'er each continent and island

# The dawn leads on another day

# The voice of prayer is never silent

# Nor dies the strain of praise away

# So be it, Lord, thy throne shall never

# Like earth's proud empires pass away

# Thy kingdom stands...

One, two, three, four!

One, two, three, four!

Goodbye, lads.

Good luck, lads.

Clearing out, are you, you bugger?

Can't you see this?

Look, he's four months old.

You've never been to see him once!

Where's Ernie? Ernie!

I've got to find Ernie!

Goodbye!

Goodbye! Goodbye!

There! Hey, Danny!

- Danny!

- Down them steps.

- Come on, Ted.

- Thanks for coming, Mama.

- Ta-ra, love.

- Bye-bye, Mama.

- Take it easy, Ted.

- Goodbye.

It were a lovely funeral, Jim.

You did Clarrie proud.

- My son Tim.

- Anna's sorry she couldn't come.

Jean, love. There's a parcel

come for you. It's over there.

Right, everybody. If you'd like to come

through, there's cakes and sandwiches.

Go on. Get yourself after him.

- We'll manage here.

- Ta, Dad.

Please can you stop? Please!

Please stop!

- Can I have a lift, please?

- Corporal, wait.

Please can I have a lift?

I must get to the station.

- Hop in.

- Thanks.

- Bye!

- Bye!

- Have you seen a bloke called Andy?

- Where's OIlie?

Oh, please! You must know where he is!

OK, guys, out of the truck!

Jimmy!

Good luck!

In the compartment,

get your gear on the racks.

Platoon, halt!

- Cigarette, ma'am?

- No, thank you.

Hey, let's have a

snapshot for posterity.

- Come on, guys, smile. Say Eisenhower.

- Eisenhower.

- Take it easy.

- I'll take it any way I can get it.

See you in Hoboken.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, please.

She's gotta be here somewhere.

Mollie!

Ladies, this area's off limits.

That's far enough.

I'm terribly sorry.

I need to get by. Excuse me.

Jeannie! Jean!

Mollie! Mollie, have you seen 'em?

- No! Jean! Come on! I must get through!

- Mollie!

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Colin Welland

Colin Welland, born Colin Edward Williams, was a British actor and screenwriter. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his script for Chariots of Fire. more…

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