# Sergeant York (1941)

> A hard-drinking Tennessee farmhand becomes a devout soldier when conscience, faith, and patriotic duty collide in World War I.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9971

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: Howard Hawks
- Cast: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Stanley Ridges, Margaret Wycherly, Ward Bond, Noah Beery Jr.
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034167/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, patriotic, classic film night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A humble man rises to extraordinary heights during the chaos of war, embodying the true spirit of heroism.

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- [She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)](https://ember.film/movie/8136)
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- [Boys Town (1938)](https://ember.film/movie/27378)
- [Friendly Persuasion (1956)](https://ember.film/movie/28126)

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