
Somewhat fictionalized account of the life and war service of Alvin York, who went from humble beginnings to being one of the most celebrated American servicemen to fight in World War I. As depicted in the film, Alvin turned to religion when he was struck by lightning during one of his drunken outings. Alvin took his newfound religion seriously claiming to be a conscientious objector when receiving his draft notice. When that was refused, he joined the infantry where he serve... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
Somewhat fictionalized account of the life and war service of Alvin York, who went from humble beginnings to being one of the most celebrated American servicemen to fight in World War I. As depicted in the film, Alvin turned to religion when he was struck by lightning during one of his drunken outings. Alvin took his newfound religion seriously claiming to be a conscientious objector when receiving his draft notice. When that was refused, he joined the infantry where he served with valor, capturing a large number of Germans and saving the lives of many of his men who were under heavy fire.
Leave your thoughts about Sergeant York.
| VarietyVariety StaffFor Gary Cooper the role is made to order. |
| Goatdog's MoviesMichael W. Phillips, Jr.The breathless pace, the good script, and the mostly fine performances made me more forgiving of the dated aspects of this film. Overall, though, it's Gary Cooper's film. |
| New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe performance of Gary Cooper in the title role holds the picture together magnificently, and even the most unfavorable touches are made palatable because of him. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeFirst-class Hawks biopic on the WWI hero. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevySetting a precedent by preseting the saga of a celeb sill alive, the Hawks biopic is a tale of transformation of an obscure Tennessee hillbilly into a national hero, thus showing the validity of the democratic credo that heroes are not born but made. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumMoving, memorable, great Warner Bros. biography of WWI hero York, with fine Cooper performance--an Oscar winner. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonSergeant York brought him Hawks one and only Oscar nomination for Best Director, and it's arguably his least interesting film. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzNothing to get upset about, but also not much to get excited about. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonEven given a nest of flaws, the basic arc works beautifully: Cooper's abashed, aw-shucks demeanor is a perfect fit for the part. |
| User ReviewSheri LOne of the best of all times. Sgt York was a real true hero, the movie almost did not get made because of his self deprecating nature. My grandpa's favorite movie. |