Sergeant York
1941 · 134 min
Directed by Howard Hawks. Written by Abem Finkel, Harry Chandlee, Howard Koch. Starring Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias.
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.
Critics 80% · audiences 87% · streaming on Kanopy, Tubi · 11 Oscar nominations, 2 won