In a career-defining performance that earned him his first Academy Award, Gary Cooper stars as Alvin York, a poor Appalachian pacifist drafted into World War I. Placed in an impossible position, York single-handedly captures an entire enemy platoon and becomes a national hero. This World War II-era Hollywood classic based on the real-life war hero received 11 Academy Award nominations, including one for director Howard Hawks.
1941 NR 134 minutes
4.63 stars (Dale-4.75, David-4.5) Made us laugh, cry, and think about life!! A bit slow but hey it's from 1941. Based on a true story...very amazing!
And if you didn't watch so many movies you would have more time---for other things!!!