Yank! A World War II Love Story (2005)
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Set during World War II, Yank! chronicles the romantic relationship between two servicemen long before don't-ask-don't-tell was part of the national discussion. With a lively score inspired by the pop sounds of the 1940s, Yank! captures the spirit and exuberance of the era even as it explores questions of prejudice, courage and survival. It tells the story of Stu—a photographer for Yank magazine—and Mitch, an Army Private, who fall in love and struggle to survive in a time and place where the odds are stacked against them. - Broadway World
Director: Igor Goldin
Genre: Music, War, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Cast
- Bobby Steggert - Stu
- Maxime de Toledo - Mitch
- Tyson Kaup - Tennessee
- James Stover - Czechowski
- Daniel Shevlin - Professor
- Chris Carfizzi - Rotelli
- Todd Faulkner - Sarge / Scarlett
- Brian Mulay - India
- Jeffry Denman - Artie
- Jonathan Day - Dream Stu
Screenplay
- David Zellnik
- David Zellnik (Lyricist)
Music: Joseph Zellnik
Production: Brooklyn's Gallery Players
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, The Horror of War and Humanity, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
world war ii, lgbt, lgbt in the military, gay theme
More Films by Director: Igor Goldin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yank! A World War II Love Story about?
- Set during World War II, Yank! chronicles the romantic relationship between two servicemen long before don't-ask-don't-tell was part of the national discussion. With a lively score inspired by the pop sounds of the 1940s, Yank! captures the spirit and exuberance of the era even as it explores questions of prejudice, courage and survival. It tells the story of Stu—a photographer for Yank magazine—and Mitch, an Army Private, who fall in love and struggle to survive in a time and place where the odds are stacked against them. - Broadway World
- Who directed Yank! A World War II Love Story?
- Yank! A World War II Love Story was directed by Igor Goldin.
- Who stars in Yank! A World War II Love Story?
- Yank! A World War II Love Story stars Bobby Steggert, Maxime de Toledo, Tyson Kaup, James Stover, Daniel Shevlin, Chris Carfizzi.
- How long is Yank! A World War II Love Story?
- Yank! A World War II Love Story has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Yank! A World War II Love Story?
- Yank! A World War II Love Story is a Music, War, Romance, Drama film.
- What are the themes of Yank! A World War II Love Story?
- The themes of Yank! A World War II Love Story include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, The Horror of War and Humanity, LGBTQ+ Stories.