Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorHoward Hawks
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
Clem Bevans
Zeke
Howard Da Silva
Lem
Charles Trowbridge
Cordell Hull
Harvey Stephens
Captain Danforth
David Bruce
Bert Thomas
Carl Esmond
German Major
Joe Sawyer
Sergeant Early
Pat Flaherty
Sergeant Harry Parsons
Robert Porterfield
Zeb Andrews
Erville Alderson
Nate Tomkins
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Keywords
heroworld war ipatriotismfirearminfantryus armyconversionconscientious objectorone man armyhillbillywar herowar propaganda
Details
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$16M
TMDb Votes
232
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026