Sergeant York
“Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!”
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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.
Cast
Gary Cooper·Alvin C. York
Walter Brennan·Pastor Rosier Pile
Joan Leslie·Gracie Williams
George Tobias·"Pusher" Ross
Stanley Ridges·Major Buxton
Margaret Wycherly·Mother York
Ward Bond·Ike Botkin
Noah Beery Jr.·Buck Lipscomb
June Lockhart·Rosie York
Dickie Moore·George York
Average shot length
7.5s per shot
Howard Hawks's career average is 9.4s across 22 measured films —see the full picture.