My Great Grandfather was a Gospel preacher in the church of Christ, which Alvin York and his family were members. My Great Grandfather would sometimes preach and attend Worship service with Alvin and his wife. He always said that there wasn’t a finer man alive than Alvin York.
What a great post! The best preachers are in the hollers :) My family traces it's heritage back to the eastern coal hills of Kentucky. About 10 years ago, my wife discovered she married into a hillbilly family :)
Absolutely and all the Problems started with Margaret Thatcher and her beliefs in Multi National Companys and in the end it will all Bounce back on those Multi National Companies
My dad had me watch this when I was just 8 years old. And again when I was 12, and again when I was 16, and again when I was about to leave home for college. He told me it was a true story; and it was a good example of how a man should act when presented with hard choices and difficulty. I'm greatful.
They should watch the whole movie. Later, he is offered a lot of money to advertise cereal. He turns it down because his endorsement of something he had never tried would be lying.
@@Schrankerle In the light of recent events, I believe that there are people in congress who wouldn't give two hoots for Alvin York, his beliefs or his heroism. Alvin York fought for his country and his people. He didn't do it for personal gain or power or glory. So many congress men and women are not even fit to shine his boots.
I agree. We have a corrupt government. Controlled by greedy men and women. Who only think of themselves. How much can I make. Not what's good for this country. Republicans and Democrats. This country is in a world trouble. Morals are going down the drain. God help us.
George, i wonder if that was ever true. Seems like ppl have always been fighting to make that come true but never actually experienced it. Maybe it was intended that way.
him and many like him are rollin over in their graves, knowing we let russians be involved in our elections, put bounties on american soldiers, and we did absolutely nothing, shameful
Not being an American I have the fortune of looking in, not being part of. US politics has always been a dirty business, even men of great integrity have sometimes had to land some low blows. USA is great still because its people not its politicians make it so. Those that stir things up on the left and the right by spreading untruths deserve condemnation from you all. Remember you will soon be back to the moon and beyond. Mankind's greatest achievement is all American. You have fought a long war since 2001 with many losses but stuck at it. Be proud of yourselves and not your politicians or even flags but of your own hard work and grit.
Simon Campbell-Smith i agree with most of what u said but the last part i cant. Invading the middle east for their natural resources is not something to be proud of. Strafing apartment buildings full of women and children with a-10’s and attack choppers is fucking despicable. Pat Tillman, an american hero, said it best when watching what I just mentioned happening one night in Iraq, “ this is fucking illegal “.
A number of years ago, my wife and I visited the grave of Alvin York in Pall Mall Tennessee. It was one of those moments of reflection as I had studied his CMH citation and his walk in faith. He lived in a time where ordinary Americans rose to the need of the nation.
@Harikus Hacksaw Ridge. The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss , who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.
This is my father's favorite film, after my mother ran off on him he had to deal with me as a rowdy young buck. I still come back to this film and think about honor, integrity, religious convictions....basically what is right and what is wrong.something people in this country dont seem to grasp.
These days, too many people just get handed too much on a plate, without either having had to work for it, or care about having any of those virtues, of which you wrote.
I’m 42 and this is way ahead of my time but wow these old movies are phenomenal, I just finished it’s a wonderful life ! And when I was younger I always hated movies like this. And now I love them.
These scenes touch me deeply. In my 20s I was something of a conscientious objector -- which hurt my bird-colonel father something fierce. The poor man had to humble himself before the Adjutant General of the State of Tennessee to get me an honorable discharge from the Air National Guard. (As a hippie in California I actually [stupidly] threw away some family firearms into a canal.) I didn't get my head straight on the subject until after I was born again at age 36. Thank God Dad and I were reconciled well before his passing. Reading the Word without the Holy Spirit can be dangerous!
@Real Thailand Jesus Himself said the Way to Life is narrow and few find it. That Way is not a religion but a living Person, the Creator of all. He has a clever enemy who invents religions that appeal to human pride. When I was lost I thought the devil was a myth. I dare you to read the Book that bears the signature of God in a thousand ways.
@Real Thailand Jesus also said unless a person is "born from above" he or she cannot SEE the kingdom of God. So we are all born (the first time) spiritually blind.
What a great man. I met him and shook hands with him one year before he passed away. He talked to about going to school and encouraged me to get a good education. I was 17 years old and didn't really understand what he meant at the time but now I do at 77 years old
People who understood the threat to freedom back then wouldn’t recognize today’s govt. or nation. We take so much for granted with so many people who’d have zero spine to defend their freedoms today. Thank god for those earlier generations willing to stand up to the tyranny so many seem to embrace today.
I get all choked up when i see that scene. Especially when the major says. " that's your heritage and mine too and every American. But sometimes the cost of that freedom is high sometimes it cost everything we have even our lives " God Dam. My eyes water up. : ) i first saw this movie as a lil boy at my Grandpas on reel 8mm. One of his favorite movies.
garyd044 You like this movie about an American hero and a devout Christian, yet your profile picture seems to glorify Lenin and the Soviet Union? Do you see the irony in this?
I saw this about 40 years ago IIRC. I was very different then, and serving the in the British Paras, ergo aggressive, but even then I was utterly impressed by Gary Cooper's brilliant and sensitive portrayal of an uneducated man struggling to make sense of his conscientious objection. I can't remember the end of this film, but it's getting late and this will have to wait until tomorrow, but it's a wonderfully feel-good film to sleep upon, no matter how it ends, it's uplifting that someone struggles so deeply to follow his own conscience, and that his CO doesn't berate him for doing so. Good night all, may we all awaken to a more peaceful tomorrow 🙂
This is one of the greatest movies ever made with a simple message. I love this movie and this scene, it inspired me to join the service and serve our country. Thank you for sharing.
Gary Cooper was one of my favorite actors growing up on old sitcom and movie reruns , amongst Charlton Heston, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson , Chuck Connors and Clint Walker.
I came across this movie about a year ago on this here TH-cam. Finally saw the whole thing on TV. Recorded it because I enjoyed it. Thanks. Problem is they don't make movies like this anymore.
I’ve been to the Alvin C. York state historic park. If you are the least bit interested in his history you should go there! The guided tour was amazing! We learned so much about his personal life!And as a bonus ,the area is absolutely beautiful! There’s also a grist mill near there that you can walk through!History buffs should make this a bucket list must do!
@Just think I wasn't talking about the scene. I was talking about having gone to Alvin York State Park. Nor did I say anything about the go government.
What an awe-inspiring film - great actors especially Gary Cooper, one of my top favourites; wonderful message about faith, freedom and courage; and a story of a simple, honourable and remarkable man! This film is a substantial and nurturing food of the soul! Highly recommended to all!
9:089:11 I truely wish i could be been more like Alvin. He was a simple man and his faith unbending. Still working on it. RIP Cousin Alvin. I'm sure your in Gods loving hands. I stop by his grave every time head home. I was at his funeral.
I can watch this movie all day long. I live not far from Sgt York lived. My in-laws are from the county he lived in. York was a great American Hero. That’s a fact. He came from the hills of TN like me.
This is such a beautiful portrayal of a simple man with little former education from the sticks with principals. Sergeant York was no coward and wanted to stick to what was right in his heart. So many Scotch-Irish that were from those kinds of environments back then were such good people that looked out for others and wanted to love, be decent, and do what was right. Now you have these trashy Jerry Springer types. Notice he can read?
Lots of backwoods folks learned to read with the King James Bible for a primer. Many back-country families would sacrifice everything they had for a Bible of their own, and use it to teach their children in the English language. You can see that archaic turn of phrase from the KJV turn up in American writings as late as the early 20th century as a result. As a result of the back country love of the Bible, literacy in early Americana was actually pretty solid, with most villages achieving a literacy rate of somewhere between 50 and 75%, which in an agrarian era was pretty solid. That and the proliferation of public libraries in the late 18th early 19th centuries (and a large assist from the Catholic Church of course) actually allowed America to stay pretty close to the forefront of education through the Agrarian and Industrial eras
@@alekzander2010 The name "York" indicates at least one English male ancestor. However, the prevailing culture in that part of the country was Scots-Irish. When other Americans moved into that region, there was still a strong tendency to be assimilated into the prevailing local culture. Also, the Scots-Irish were a unique people, neither true Scottish nor true Irish. The Scots-Irish were lowland Scots who were relocated into Northern Ireland to help establish a stronger British claim to Northern Ireland. The Scots-Irish were mostly Presbyterians who had differences with both the English Anglicans and the Irish Roman Catholics. More than a few English people who rejected the established Church of England also moved to Northern Ireland. Check out the miniseries "The Story of English", especially episode 4, here on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/Lbr148pL21o/w-d-xo.html
This is a film we should be showing our children and especially our grandchildren. And we should be with them whilst they watch it. I may not go back as far as the events of this film but it's so important for our young people to appreciate that what they have today was worked and fought for. Now that we are afflicted by a world wide pandemic where things could possibly get a lot worse, they must be prepared for a time when what they have taken so for granted can no longer be obtained and the ease with which they could once have what they needed or wanted now has to be worked and, if necessary fought for. This film also teaches that soldiers are people and citizens, not robots or cannon fodder to be expended at the whim of ambitious despots.
I was just noticing that York is wearing the canvas gaiters which were worn in the US only. When the troops went overseas they wore puttees. The more I keep seeing this film the more I am impressed with their attempt to "get it right", with some deliberate "realism concessions". The three best known are York's use of the 03 Springfield rather than the m1917 "enfield" he was issued, his use of a Luger in the combat scene (he actually used a Colt 1911 .45), and the lack of light ground snow.
I saw the old Sgt. York movie maybe for the first time. Whether or not every detail is factual, it is an inspiring and worthy watch, depicting common decency, respect, Biblical morality and ethics, and simple and humble patriotism! All of which is polar opposite attitude of the current culture. Too bad this is not still championed as the *right way*. Look at our crumbling society.
Here's George Clooney from my neck of the woods northern Kentucky in response to Trump and you idiots who call him Hollywood elite:. Clooney said, “Here’s the thing: I grew up in Kentucky. I sold insurance door-to-door. I sold ladies’ shoes. I worked at an all-night liquor store. I would buy suits that were too big and too long and cut the bottom of the pants off to make ties so I’d have a tie to go on job interviews. I grew up understanding what it was like to not have health insurance for eight years. So this idea that I’m somehow the ‘Hollywood elite’ and this guy who takes a shit in a gold toilet is somehow the man of the people is laughable. “People in Hollywood, for the most part, are people from the Midwest who moved to Hollywood to have a career. So this idea of ‘coastal elites’ living in a bubble is ridiculous. Who lives in a bigger bubble? He lives in a gold tower and has 12 people in his company. He doesn’t run a corporation of hundreds of thousands of people he employs and takes care of. He ran a company of twelve people! When you direct a film you have seven different unions all wanting different things, you have to find consensus with all of them, and you have to get them moving in the same direction. He’s never had to do any of that kind of stuff. I just look at it and I laugh when I see him say ‘Hollywood elite.’ Hollywood elite? I don’t have a star on Hollywood Boulevard, Donald Trump has a star on Hollywood Boulevard! F-k you!”
Don't weep stand fast and be heard.Give freedom it's due with whatever strength you have. Your country ,depends on those just like you. You will prevail. God is with you
This should be required viewing in every high school and for every person about to enter the armed forces! All Americans, in whatever form, need to fight for what makes this the greatest country ever created. God bless America!
EXCELLENT MOVIE I'VE SEEN IT MANY TIMES, EACH TIME I SEE IT AGAIN, I GET SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT. I'LL WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN A LOT OF HEART IN THIS MOVIE
Sergeant York is supposed to be in my family tree; a third cousin or something. I knew he was a known war hero. No one talks about him today or when I was growing up, so I didn't understand that he was such a huge deal. I had no idea there was a movie about him. Wow.
that moment on the hilltop when the bible hit that passage was the turning point in my life when struggling within in regard to entry into service and the taking of life in combat. but i also did research on alvins reluctance to have any movie made about his life, seems he had 2 demands, 1. that cooper played his part, and 2. that no hollywood B.S. , "stick to the exact facts of his story". i know it sounds corny but its the truth, and i sometimes wonder how many other men of faith had the same experience.
And add to the emotional thoughts that are going through Alvin Yorke's head play by Gary Cooper, it's Really cool to watch as dog follow him up to the ledge and LAY Down and as soon as Gary Cooper gets up the dog gets up and it's Really a great piece of cinematic history.
I always loved this movie. They had to really be backwoods though. Still using muzzle loaders in the early 1900s out West in Texas they were using Winchester Lever Actions
An excellent movie that probably should have been shown in all high schools in the U.S., and perhaps especially shown for the teachers and school administrations.
York said he was issued a 1917. But swapped it for a 1903 with another soldier once he got to France. He didn't care for the peep sight. As stated earlier a Luger was used in the movie instead of a 1911 as they couldn't get the .45 to run reliably with blanks.
Wonder if they tried a Browning Hi Power before the Luger. It would have at least resembled a 1911. Oh well. It doesn't mar the movie at all. BTW, the 1903 was possibly the most accurate bolt action ever used by a military and York was smart to use one.
Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Psalm 144:2 Of David. He is my loving devotion and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.…
It is the heritage of all free men to defend the rights and lives of the down trodden and the enslaved. Being an American means that freedom is our heritage, sometimes at a high cost...sometimes at the ultimate price. It means that our nation was raised up by the the lord God to be a shining light and a beacon for all free men to emulate. God bless the United States and its people.
“Government of the people, by the people and for the people.. freedom” these words seem more relevant today in 2021 as all of that is lost, or being lost. We the people has what it takes, the governments work for us and not the other way around..
Thank you Thank you Thank you. This is one of the best saying of the whole movie. We the US need to go back to our roots. I am sharing this on every gov thread and post i can find. People need to start thinking. I think this clip will do it.....
His comment wasn't restricted to taxation. When the Pharisees asked that question they were trying to trick Him into declaring Himself a greater power than Caeser. They wanted something to use against Him to have the Roman government kill him. What He referred to was things of this world. Jesus wasn't an Earthly ruler, and His Kingdom wasn't going to be on Earth. That was the meaning. Killing is justified if necessary, as in war. If your earthly law doesn't contradict God's law you obey it.
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to laugh a time to cry a time to kill and a time to heal. A time for war and a time for peace.
It was not lost on me, this was a movie...Sgt York was a man, served and excelled in a terrible time of war. He was in the south, freedom had many expectations.... I am very much proud of the USA, imperfect and striving to be all it should be.
My Great Grandfather was a Gospel preacher in the church of Christ, which Alvin York and his family were members. My Great Grandfather would sometimes preach and attend Worship service with Alvin and his wife. He always said that there wasn’t a finer man alive than Alvin York.
That’s wonderful. This one of my favorite movies. I visited his home/museum many years ago. What a great American story.
What a great post! The best preachers are in the hollers :) My family traces it's heritage back to the eastern coal hills of Kentucky. About 10 years ago, my wife discovered she married into a hillbilly family :)
This scene won Cooper an Oscar.
My Daddy loaded cattle for Alvin York when he was a boy and Dad had nothing to say about him but good things.
Ray Eldridge i wish I could have met York
wow that must have been so cool,,
York was a killer.
My Dad's grandmother was Alice York... Alvin's mother's cousin. Their house was on "Alice Court".... in Newport AR.
@tdcrud413 it is entirely possible that WE are related.
Since this movie was made, we have lost so much integrity. What has happened to us. We need to get back to the basics.
Y'all need to stop invading other countries for a start
@@daveyboy_ We wouldn't have to invade if they acted half civilized. I think you are a half-wit echoing the same crap that fell into your ears.
Speaking as a UK Citizen,the Samething has happened over hear in the UK and it all Boils down to Money and Greed
Globalists are anti-Americans and want to take over places for their own benefit. Freedom is special.
Absolutely and all the Problems started with Margaret Thatcher and her beliefs in Multi National Companys and in the end it will all Bounce back on those Multi National Companies
My dad had me watch this when I was just 8 years old. And again when I was 12, and again when I was 16, and again when I was about to leave home for college.
He told me it was a true story; and it was a good example of how a man should act when presented with hard choices and difficulty.
I'm greatful.
HTMR4445 1 Not many get to experience a great father, he obviously cared for you and wanted to help you along your path in life!
My dad has taught and still is teaching me:
Good fishing tactics
Success hunting
Proper gun safety
And working on cars
@@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 Sounds like you have an awesome dad.
Barry Maynard he is
my dad made me watch along with many other great movies
Every man in America needs to watch this scene.
They should watch the whole movie. Later, he is offered a lot of money to advertise cereal. He turns it down because his endorsement of something he had never tried would be lying.
Also, it would be enough, I think, if we could just get every member of the congress and senate to watch it.
and Woman.
Agreed
@@Schrankerle In the light of recent events, I believe that there are people in congress who wouldn't give two hoots for Alvin York, his beliefs or his heroism. Alvin York fought for his country and his people. He didn't do it for personal gain or power or glory. So many congress men and women are not even fit to shine his boots.
@Arthur Scott whataboutism, they're not President are they
" a government of the people , by the people and for the people ..." those words have lost their meaning in the times we live in ..
I agree. We have a corrupt government. Controlled by greedy men and women. Who only think of themselves. How much can I make. Not what's good for this country. Republicans and Democrats. This country is in a world trouble. Morals are going down the drain. God help us.
People twist the Constitution as the way they twist God's word
citizan soldiers via the draft not all pros
I suspect that the corruption was from the found ing
George, i wonder if that was ever true. Seems like ppl have always been fighting to make that come true but never actually experienced it. Maybe it was intended that way.
Alvin York wouldn't like today's America very much I would imagine
What is worse, America today would not much like Alvin York.
him and many like him are rollin over in their graves, knowing we let russians be involved in our elections, put bounties on american soldiers, and we did absolutely nothing, shameful
@Rusty Shackleford ;I had the privilege of helping one of York's descendants learn how to shoot a handgun.
Not being an American I have the fortune of looking in, not being part of. US politics has always been a dirty business, even men of great integrity have sometimes had to land some low blows. USA is great still because its people not its politicians make it so. Those that stir things up on the left and the right by spreading untruths deserve condemnation from you all. Remember you will soon be back to the moon and beyond. Mankind's greatest achievement is all American. You have fought a long war since 2001 with many losses but stuck at it. Be proud of yourselves and not your politicians or even flags but of your own hard work and grit.
Simon Campbell-Smith i agree with most of what u said but the last part i cant. Invading the middle east for their natural resources is not something to be proud of. Strafing apartment buildings full of women and children with a-10’s and attack choppers is fucking despicable. Pat Tillman, an american hero, said it best when watching what I just mentioned happening one night in Iraq, “ this is fucking illegal “.
A number of years ago, my wife and I visited the grave of Alvin York in Pall Mall Tennessee. It was one of those moments of reflection as I had studied his CMH citation and his walk in faith. He lived in a time where ordinary Americans rose to the need of the nation.
They will never make films like this again.
@Harikus Hacksaw Ridge. The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss , who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.
We'll never see the likes of Gary Cooper or John Wayne. That's for sure. This will always be a favourite of mine.
@Harikus it is a really good movie. Put it on your must watch list.
Rev, Clint Eastwood came close on a couple.
You are right. We just have a few who get the MH. But we have many heroes who don't.
This is my father's favorite film, after my mother ran off on him he had to deal with me as a rowdy young buck. I still come back to this film and think about honor, integrity, religious convictions....basically what is right and what is wrong.something people in this country dont seem to grasp.
Blessings to you
These days, too many people just get handed too much on a plate, without either having had to work for it, or care about having any of those virtues, of which you wrote.
How different this world would be if we all yearned for righteousness like Alvin York did.
If more men were like Alvin York.
The powers of hell would be shaken forever. Satan himself would have no power over the hearts of men.
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund burke
So true
Amen
I’m 42 and this is way ahead of my time but wow these old movies are phenomenal, I just finished it’s a wonderful life ! And when I was younger I always hated movies like this. And now I love them.
Those are two good officers. Never forget that subordinates we lead are people, each with their own beliefs, convictions and dreams!
One officer, however, tries to use the Bible as a sort of law book and fails. The senior officer gets to the heart of the issue.
A great movie about a truly humble man who answered when he was called for duty.
So was Hacksaw Ridge with Doss.
@@docalexander2853 yea but this is honestly still 1000x better just due to the writting alone
He answered his country and God.
Gary Cooper one of the greatest actors' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A female actress said he was built like a horse and could go all night.
The women said he was built like a horse and could go all night. LOL
And one of the great womanizers of Hollywood also.
These scenes touch me deeply. In my 20s I was something of a conscientious objector -- which hurt my bird-colonel father something fierce. The poor man had to humble himself before the Adjutant General of the State of Tennessee to get me an honorable discharge from the Air National Guard. (As a hippie in California I actually [stupidly] threw away some family firearms into a canal.) I didn't get my head straight on the subject until after I was born again at age 36. Thank God Dad and I were reconciled well before his passing. Reading the Word without the Holy Spirit can be dangerous!
@Real Thailand Jesus Himself said the Way to Life is narrow and few find it. That Way is not a religion but a living Person, the Creator of all. He has a clever enemy who invents religions that appeal to human pride. When I was lost I thought the devil was a myth. I dare you to read the Book that bears the signature of God in a thousand ways.
@Real Thailand Jesus also said unless a person is "born from above" he or she cannot SEE the kingdom of God. So we are all born (the first time) spiritually blind.
Go Vols!
What a great man. I met him and shook hands with him one year before he passed away. He talked to about going to school and encouraged me to get a good education. I was 17 years old and didn't really understand what he meant at the time but now I do at 77 years old
Can you tell us more? Are you from Tennessee?
Tennessee gave him alot of ground.
There are men like this in every generation, every community. Rarely are they called, but they are there if needed.
hoodoo2001 I nominate Jordan B Peterson! A father’s voice to many.
One of the most powerful scenes in any movie..ever. KInda puts the world in perspective...
People who understood the threat to freedom back then wouldn’t recognize today’s govt. or nation. We take so much for granted with so many people who’d have zero spine to defend their freedoms today. Thank god for those earlier generations willing to stand up to the tyranny so many seem to embrace today.
Then be the Alvin York you idolize.
I get all choked up when i see that scene. Especially when the major says. " that's your heritage and mine too and every American. But sometimes the cost of that freedom is high sometimes it cost everything we have even our lives " God Dam. My eyes water up. : ) i first saw this movie as a lil boy at my Grandpas on reel 8mm. One of his favorite movies.
garyd044 You like this movie about an American hero and a devout Christian, yet your profile picture seems to glorify Lenin and the Soviet Union? Do you see the irony in this?
garyd044
York and ilk , Audie Murphy, were murderers. They may be in Hell
...irony abounds, within and without.
Unlikely, shit for brains.
Doug McGahie the larger give away is gary has no affinity for the Christian when he takes the Lord's name in vain,
This man and others fought for our rights, and freedom.
I am proud to be an AMERICAN!
Lol, enters a European war like 12 months before it finishes and claims they're fighting for their freedom, piss off Yank
I saw this about 40 years ago IIRC. I was very different then, and serving the in the British Paras, ergo aggressive, but even then I was utterly impressed by Gary Cooper's brilliant and sensitive portrayal of an uneducated man struggling to make sense of his conscientious objection.
I can't remember the end of this film, but it's getting late and this will have to wait until tomorrow, but it's a wonderfully feel-good film to sleep upon, no matter how it ends, it's uplifting that someone struggles so deeply to follow his own conscience, and that his CO doesn't berate him for doing so.
Good night all, may we all awaken to a more peaceful tomorrow 🙂
Wonderful comment.
All history classes should show films like these historical masterpieces
This is one of the greatest movies ever made with a simple message. I love this movie and this scene, it inspired me to join the service and serve our country. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your service.
Gary Cooper was one of my favorite actors growing up on old sitcom and movie reruns , amongst Charlton Heston, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson , Chuck Connors and Clint Walker.
Brilliant movie and a great performance by Gary Cooper and a wonderful supporting cast
This scene never gets old
I came across this movie about a year ago on this here TH-cam. Finally saw the whole thing on TV. Recorded it because I enjoyed it. Thanks. Problem is they don't make movies like this anymore.
Duhhh, because they made 911 instead as a recruitment tool duhhhhh
I’ve been to the Alvin C. York state historic park. If you are the least bit interested in his history you should go there! The guided tour was amazing! We learned so much about his personal life!And as a bonus ,the area is absolutely beautiful! There’s also a grist mill near there that you can walk through!History buffs should make this a bucket list must do!
I went 4 years ago and had the opportunity to meet and talk with Alvin's son. The ranger told me the family comes to the home place museum often.
I'm a WW1 reenactor that has been there a couple of times, sure I portray a German but it's still an amazing experience.
@Just think I wasn't talking about the scene. I was talking about having gone to Alvin York State Park.
Nor did I say anything about the go government.
What an awe-inspiring film - great actors especially Gary Cooper, one of my top favourites; wonderful message about faith, freedom and courage; and a story of a simple, honourable and remarkable man! This film is a substantial and nurturing food of the soul! Highly recommended to all!
America's masterpiece. No lovelier place in the world than the hills of Tennessee.
9:08 9:11 I truely wish i could be been more like Alvin. He was a simple man and his faith unbending. Still working on it. RIP Cousin Alvin. I'm sure your in Gods loving hands. I stop by his grave every time head home. I was at his funeral.
One of my favorite movies of all time. They don't make movies or men like this anymore. I wish everyone would think like Alvin.
Maynard G Krebs yeah, real big wuss that can’t hold a candle to York’s truck-sized balls
Maynard G Krebs I was talking to that Leo fella, not you, sorry
Maynard G Krebs take care
I can watch this movie all day long. I live not far from Sgt York lived. My in-laws are from the county he lived in. York was a great American Hero. That’s a fact. He came from the hills of TN like me.
One of the greatest scenes in movies!
This is such a beautiful portrayal of a simple man with little former education from the sticks with principals. Sergeant York was no coward and wanted to stick to what was right in his heart.
So many Scotch-Irish that were from those kinds of environments back then were such good people that looked out for others and wanted to love, be decent, and do what was right. Now you have these trashy Jerry Springer types.
Notice he can read?
Lots of backwoods folks learned to read with the King James Bible for a primer. Many back-country families would sacrifice everything they had for a Bible of their own, and use it to teach their children in the English language. You can see that archaic turn of phrase from the KJV turn up in American writings as late as the early 20th century as a result.
As a result of the back country love of the Bible, literacy in early Americana was actually pretty solid, with most villages achieving a literacy rate of somewhere between 50 and 75%, which in an agrarian era was pretty solid. That and the proliferation of public libraries in the late 18th early 19th centuries (and a large assist from the Catholic Church of course) actually allowed America to stay pretty close to the forefront of education through the Agrarian and Industrial eras
With a surname like "York", I suspect he may be of English ancestry as opposed to Scottish or Irish.
What I get out of this piece is humble is not simple and he s humble but decent.
@@alekzander2010 The name "York" indicates at least one English male ancestor. However, the prevailing culture in that part of the country was Scots-Irish. When other Americans moved into that region, there was still a strong tendency to be assimilated into the prevailing local culture. Also, the Scots-Irish were a unique people, neither true Scottish nor true Irish. The Scots-Irish were lowland Scots who were relocated into Northern Ireland to help establish a stronger British claim to Northern Ireland. The Scots-Irish were mostly Presbyterians who had differences with both the English Anglicans and the Irish Roman Catholics. More than a few English people who rejected the established Church of England also moved to Northern Ireland. Check out the miniseries "The Story of English", especially episode 4, here on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/Lbr148pL21o/w-d-xo.html
It reminds you that God uses people who for the most part are not famous or popular. These people God used to accomplish great things.
This is a film we should be showing our children and especially our grandchildren. And we should be with them whilst they watch it. I may not go back as far as the events of this film but it's so important for our young people to appreciate that what they have today was worked and fought for.
Now that we are afflicted by a world wide pandemic where things could possibly get a lot worse, they must be prepared for a time when what they have taken so for granted can no longer be obtained and the ease with which they could once have what they needed or wanted now has to be worked and, if necessary fought for.
This film also teaches that soldiers are people and citizens, not robots or cannon fodder to be expended at the whim of ambitious despots.
I was just noticing that York is wearing the canvas gaiters which were worn in the US only.
When the troops went overseas they wore puttees. The more I keep seeing this film the more I am impressed with their attempt to "get it right", with some deliberate "realism concessions". The three best known are York's use of the 03 Springfield rather than the m1917 "enfield" he was issued, his use of a Luger in the combat scene (he actually used a Colt 1911 .45), and the lack of light ground snow.
I saw the old Sgt. York movie maybe for the first time. Whether or not every detail is factual, it is an inspiring and worthy watch, depicting common decency, respect, Biblical morality and ethics, and simple and humble patriotism! All of which is polar opposite attitude of the current culture. Too bad this is not still championed as the *right way*. Look at our crumbling society.
Jeremiah 51:20
He says, "You are My war-club, My weapon of war; And with you I shatter nations, And with you I destroy kingdoms.
I remember watching that movie, as a kid , before I knew what it meant. God bless our soldiers.
God bless Alvin C. York! Hoorah!
How nice it is that there are conflicting quotes you can use any time you feel like it.
Major knew when his men started dying. York would defend them with his life...
Saw this movie as a kid...
Tears in my eyes...
Major, we lost that freedom. It is no longer a government of, by, and for the people. I lament that.
Movies no longer celebrate innocence.
you are so right. now. Hollywood is just the opposite. they are a bunch of elitists who think we are too stupid to brush our teeth.
No mate we have not lost that freedom, Freedom is not free... Our republic is very valuable... In a republic we are the government.
We will be again.
We never lost it. We have been encouraged to forget that we have it.
Here's George Clooney from my neck of the woods northern Kentucky in response to Trump and you idiots who call him Hollywood elite:. Clooney said, “Here’s the thing: I grew up in Kentucky. I sold insurance door-to-door. I sold ladies’ shoes. I worked at an all-night liquor store. I would buy suits that were too big and too long and cut the bottom of the pants off to make ties so I’d have a tie to go on job interviews. I grew up understanding what it was like to not have health insurance for eight years. So this idea that I’m somehow the ‘Hollywood elite’ and this guy who takes a shit in a gold toilet is somehow the man of the people is laughable.
“People in Hollywood, for the most part, are people from the Midwest who moved to Hollywood to have a career. So this idea of ‘coastal elites’ living in a bubble is ridiculous. Who lives in a bigger bubble? He lives in a gold tower and has 12 people in his company. He doesn’t run a corporation of hundreds of thousands of people he employs and takes care of. He ran a company of twelve people! When you direct a film you have seven different unions all wanting different things, you have to find consensus with all of them, and you have to get them moving in the same direction. He’s never had to do any of that kind of stuff. I just look at it and I laugh when I see him say ‘Hollywood elite.’ Hollywood elite? I don’t have a star on Hollywood Boulevard, Donald Trump has a star on Hollywood Boulevard! F-k you!”
I'm gonna be a thinkin about everything in this scene for a long time
Good for you! Thanks for doing that.
and today I weep for my country
Don't weep stand fast and be heard.Give freedom it's due with whatever strength you have. Your country ,depends on those just like you. You will prevail. God is with you
This should be required viewing in every high school and for every person about to enter the armed forces! All Americans, in whatever form, need to fight for what makes this the greatest country ever created. God bless America!
What young people need to see and understand.
Mac, that is not enough to say.
Stand up, and step up...Son of Danel.
EXCELLENT MOVIE I'VE SEEN IT MANY TIMES, EACH TIME I SEE IT AGAIN, I GET SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT. I'LL WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN A LOT OF HEART IN THIS MOVIE
I LOVE OLD MOVIES LIKE THIS!
This guy is perfect for playing Sgt York.
Mr. York picked Cooper himself
Sergeant York is supposed to be in my family tree; a third cousin or something. I knew he was a known war hero. No one talks about him today or when I was growing up, so I didn't understand that he was such a huge deal. I had no idea there was a movie about him. Wow.
The commandments don't say "Thou shalt not kill" they say "thou shalt not murder"
It does say thou shall not kill. It does not say that you shall not murder.
@@euniceswan2751 not in Hebrew.
ever young man should watch this movie.
I will always love this movie!
One of the best movies ever made
I've only ever seen this film once and I loved it
How grand it would be if more Americans would see this scene! Great movie. Outstanding message.
I shared it on Facebook.😉
that moment on the hilltop when the bible hit that passage was the turning point in my life when struggling within in regard to entry into service and the taking of life in combat. but i also did research on alvins reluctance to have any movie made about his life, seems he had 2 demands, 1. that cooper played his part, and 2. that no hollywood B.S. , "stick to the exact facts of his story". i know it sounds corny but its the truth, and i sometimes wonder how many other men of faith had the same experience.
I have had this battle in my own mind in hypothetical. It's a fine portrayal.
And add to the emotional thoughts that are going through Alvin Yorke's head play by Gary Cooper, it's Really cool to watch as dog follow him up to the ledge and LAY Down and as soon as Gary Cooper gets up the dog gets up and it's Really a great piece of cinematic history.
I always loved this movie. They had to really be backwoods though. Still using muzzle loaders in the early 1900s out West in Texas they were using Winchester Lever Actions
I think reading some of the comments about this segment from Sergeant York is worth your perusal.
An excellent movie that probably should have been shown in all high schools in the U.S., and perhaps especially shown for the teachers and school administrations.
One of the all time great films.
York said he was issued a 1917. But swapped it for a 1903 with another soldier once he got to France. He didn't care for the peep sight.
As stated earlier a Luger was used in the movie instead of a 1911 as they couldn't get the .45 to run reliably with blanks.
S&W 27 Thank you, That's been in the back of my mind, for over #40 years...I've always wondered....Amazing !
Wonder if they tried a Browning Hi Power before the Luger. It would have at least resembled a 1911. Oh well. It doesn't mar the movie at all. BTW, the 1903 was possibly the most accurate bolt action ever used by a military and York was smart to use one.
You could say he got the Luger by looting it from a dead German
@@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 I believe he actually takes it off a German officer he captured.
That is a major problem these days, Our history is not being taught.
Psalm 144:1 Of David.
Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Psalm 144:2 Of David.
He is my loving devotion and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.…
This movie will always be an inspiration
He was a simple man barely literate but very courageous.
Boy they don't make movies like this anymore GOD HELP THIS COUNTRY
It is the heritage of all free men to defend the rights and lives of the down trodden and the enslaved. Being an American means that freedom is our heritage, sometimes at a high cost...sometimes at the ultimate price. It means that our nation was raised up by the the lord God to be a shining light and a beacon for all free men to emulate. God bless the United States and its people.
First two lines, genius. Third line, Ignorant. Forth is a nice sentiment.
Papa Mac. You have your opinion and I have stated mine.
Hey, thanks for pointing that out Keith.
Too bad bone spurs yellow streak doesn't believe the same thing you do. That fraud liar misogynist racist buttstain is a draft dodging coward.
That scene just give me chills I love it!!!!!!
"Need to clear your head a bit Private? No problem! Here take 10 days leave on the house."
I mean...
What a great movie!
Wow, good job York you choose your country over God almighty. We should all look up to you York. You are a true christian.
I hear the sarcasm ;)
He put them together
“Government of the people, by the people and for the people.. freedom” these words seem more relevant today in 2021 as all of that is lost, or being lost. We the people has what it takes, the governments work for us and not the other way around..
Coop was a great actor. I couldn't take my eyes off him.
I always cry during this movie. The sad thing, this was the last war with truly a cause.
Thank you Thank you Thank you. This is one of the best saying of the whole movie. We the US need to go back to our roots. I am sharing this on every gov thread and post i can find. People need to start thinking. I think this clip will do it.....
One of my very favorite clips from all movies.
I ken jest be a trustin in somethin a heep bigger than I be!
Gary Cooper my favourite actor !!! Wish people could act like him these days ..............
A lot of fine words, most of which have been forgotten and replaced with selfish and greedy endeavours
I've seen this movie a half a dozen times and just realized GOD told me the same thing about a problem I was having!
cindyleeisdeluded
Absolutely a true story,,,
A great movie about a good man.
7:54 most beautiful scene, what happened to Hollywood?
The movie is incredible for ‘41
God, I love this movie.
What a wonderful film.
His comment wasn't restricted to taxation. When the Pharisees asked that question they were trying to trick Him into declaring Himself a greater power than Caeser. They wanted something to use against Him to have the Roman government kill him.
What He referred to was things of this world. Jesus wasn't an Earthly ruler, and His Kingdom wasn't going to be on Earth. That was the meaning. Killing is justified if necessary, as in war.
If your earthly law doesn't contradict God's law you obey it.
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to laugh a time to cry a time to kill and a time to heal. A time for war and a time for peace.
It was not lost on me, this was a movie...Sgt York was a man, served and excelled in a terrible time of war. He was in the south, freedom had many expectations.... I am very much proud of the USA, imperfect and striving to be all it should be.
When we had hero's,even when Hollywood .embellished.great film still stays with me today 40 some years on.
Hollywood still makes plenty of movies about war heroes, Hacksaw Ridge comes to mind for one, or 13 Hours, etc.
Alvin didnt allow them much embellishment
Hero's come in many different ways.
Loved the movie.
Jesus is GOD BLESS YOU Alvin York see you in Heaven
I've always liked that movie. Back then you had to be able to act to be in show biz.
Very moving account. Thanks