The Yanks Are Coming(1942)
Those Yanks are on the way... in a patriotic musical to stir your blood!
The Yanks Are Coming Synopsis
A popular band joins the army with the idea of putting on shows for troops overseas. During rehearsals, a battle erupts and the musicians must exchange their musical instruments for guns and fight.
The Yanks Are Coming (1942) is a music and comedy film directed by Alexis Thurn-Taxis, released on November 9, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Henry King, Mary Healy, Jack Heller and Maxie Rosenbloom. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexis Thurn-Taxis
- Writers:
- Tony Stern, Edward E. Kaye, Lew Pollack
- Production:
- PRC
- Status:
- Released
The Yanks Are Coming Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry King
as Gil Whitney
Mary Healy
as Rita Edwards
Jack Heller
as Sammy Winkle
Maxie Rosenbloom
as Butch
William Roberts
as Bob Reynolds
Harry Parke
as Parky (as Parkyarkarkus)
Dorothy Dare
as Peggy
- Lynn Starr
Lynn Starr
as Vicki
Jane Novak
as Flora
- Charles Purcell
Charles Purcell
as Cpl. Jenks
Forrest Taylor
as Capt. Brown
Dave O'Brien
as Sgt. Callahan
Key crew
Directed by Alexis Thurn-Taxis, written by Tony Stern, Edward E. Kaye and Lew Pollack.
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The Yanks Are Coming Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Yanks Are Coming – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Yanks Are Coming online?
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The Yanks Are Coming (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Yanks Are Coming?
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The main cast of The Yanks Are Coming (1942) includes Henry King, Mary Healy, Jack Heller, Maxie Rosenbloom and William Roberts. The film was directed by Alexis Thurn-Taxis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Yanks Are Coming released?
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The Yanks Are Coming was released on November 9, 1942 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Yanks Are Coming worth watching?
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The Yanks Are Coming (1942) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.