Sergeant York (Two-Disc Special Edition)

I recently had visited the north-eastern part of Tennessee were Sargent York was from. We went by his homestead and gravesite in Pall Mall, TN. and I was telling my family his story-None of them had heard of it. So when we returned I ordered the movie. We all sat down and watched it together. Everyone loved it.
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Hawks's timely patriotic biopic of this virtually forgotten hero provided Cooper with another seminal role (he won the Oscar, beating out Orson Welles in "Citizen Kane", among others), and helped to prepare our nation for the next impending world conflict. Prolific character actor Brennan (Oscar-nominated as well) excels as Alvin's plain-spoken pastor, and ingénue Leslie makes an adorable love interest. A truly amazing story, unfolding on-screen with Hawks's customary subtlety and skill. Don't forget to salute this Sergeant.

It's difficult to imagine any collector of war-based films not having this one on the shelf or in the DVD tray. It is the true story of Alvin York, one of America's greatest war heros and patriots. While the actual combat scenes are limited, when compared to the overall length of the film, it is a most powerful WWI story of a conscientious objector's battle with balancing his faith against his need to perform as a soldier. I cannot think of an actor from that era who would have been more effective in the role than Gary Cooper, who was at his best in this touching film

Bought this film for my dad, who plans to give it to their family friend. From their comments it is one of the greatest films of its nature for about forever.

classic movie, one to watch over and over. one of coopers best