Sergeant York

Sergeant York (1941) starring Gary Cooper. Directed by Howard Hawks. Cooper was 40 years old when this movie was released, making his performance as a young Alvin York even more remarkable. He won an Oscar for his portrayal of a conscientious objector who was drafted to fight in World War I. The movie received 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Director. Everything about the film is memorable, from the back-hills beginnings in rural Tennessee to the battlefield scenes set in France in 1918. All in all, it's just a really good movie. An American classic. Subtitles in English are offered on the disc, as well as closed captions, which I find easier to read. Grade: A