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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Sergeant York
War · Drama · History · 1941
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.
Movie details
Sergeant York
“Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!”
1941 War · Drama · History 2h 14m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Sergeant York?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Howard Hawks
Written by
Abem Finkel · Harry Chandlee · Howard E. Koch · John Huston
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
Court is in session
Put Sergeant York on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.