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Sergeant York
UNITED STATES · 1941

Sergeant York

Howard Hawks
redemption religious faith war hero moral conflict transformation
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Synopsis

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.

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