Sergeant York "Render unto Caesar"

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  • čas přidán 3. 02. 2010
  • Alvin York wrestles with whether he should continue to serve in the Army or not and finally comes to a decision. From the 1941 Warner Brothers Howard Hanks film about the life of Alvin C York, America's most decorated soldier of WWI. Read more about Alvin C York here: www.sgtyork.org/index_legacy.html
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  • @georgegeorge8960
    @georgegeorge8960 Před 3 lety +351

    " a government of the people , by the people and for the people ..." those words have lost their meaning in the times we live in ..

    • @patrickwilson2650
      @patrickwilson2650 Před 2 lety +3

      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.

    • @anthonydesroches8897
      @anthonydesroches8897 Před 2 lety +1

      People twist the Constitution as the way they twist God's word

    • @rosairedubrule60
      @rosairedubrule60 Před 2 lety

      citizan soldiers via the draft not all pros

    • @15cuhonda6
      @15cuhonda6 Před 2 lety +2

      I suspect that the corruption was from the found ing

    • @grandmalovesmebest
      @grandmalovesmebest Před 2 lety +2

      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.

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 Před 4 lety +307

    This movie was made 1941 at the beginning of our involvement in World War II. York's internal debate was this nation's debate until Pearl Harbor was attacked. This debate is still one worth having both as an individual and as a nation.

    • @CodaMission
      @CodaMission Před 2 lety +32

      No man eager for violence is fit for service. But the man who sees it as the last option by a caring world may well be the best fighter among us

    • @loganenglish6302
      @loganenglish6302 Před 2 lety +7

      @@CodaMission you just gave me chills

    • @eiii5843
      @eiii5843 Před 2 lety +1

      @@CodaMission what you say was true but in these new times we need the most violent obedient of fighters. Honer is gone only survival matters, by any means that is what will save our country. Example if China invaded only the hardest and ruthless of people could fight back a million man army of brainwashed communist that see people as flies.

    • @1966johnnywayne
      @1966johnnywayne Před 2 lety

      @@eiii5843 Yeah, only problem with that is that you'll be fighting communists to the front and Marxists (those who think America is too white, too male, too cisgendered, and ultimately too Christian) to the rear. The Marxists will undermine you at every turn, and in the end it will be their faces that you see in your last moments.

    • @eiii5843
      @eiii5843 Před 2 lety +1

      @@1966johnnywayne who said that’s how it would be and not forcing them to the front or die enemy at the gate style to thin them out.

  • @The1stPreacher
    @The1stPreacher Před 5 lety +336

    My Daddy loaded cattle for Alvin York when he was a boy and Dad had nothing to say about him but good things.

    • @higherkite
      @higherkite Před 5 lety +15

      Ray Eldridge i wish I could have met York

    • @perfectfan2006
      @perfectfan2006 Před 3 lety +3

      wow that must have been so cool,,

    • @mexicanfries5336
      @mexicanfries5336 Před 3 lety +2

      York was a killer.

    • @grappler240
      @grappler240 Před 3 lety +3

      My Dad's grandmother was Alice York... Alvin's mother's cousin. Their house was on "Alice Court".... in Newport AR.

    • @grappler240
      @grappler240 Před 3 lety

      @tdcrud413 it is entirely possible that WE are related.

  • @jimharris4740
    @jimharris4740 Před 4 měsíci +44

    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

  • @melissahyberger
    @melissahyberger Před 3 lety +162

    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.

    • @apollo1464
      @apollo1464 Před rokem +2

      That’s wonderful. This one of my favorite movies. I visited his home/museum many years ago. What a great American story.

    • @cgilleybsw
      @cgilleybsw Před 4 měsíci

      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 :)

  • @77gravity
    @77gravity Před 5 lety +722

    These are GOOD officers - they understand that soldiers are people first, and soldiers second. They see that York is true and honest in his position, and that his Faith is not something he displays to brag about, but that he actually lives by his non-violent beliefs. A powerful scene.

    • @daveconstantineau9304
      @daveconstantineau9304 Před 5 lety +13

      I don't think you've spent any time in the military 77 gravity.

    • @pericodelospalotes5738
      @pericodelospalotes5738 Před 5 lety +8

      Yers, good officers like those who were enjoing a formal dinner at La Havana while their USS Maine was blow up from inside in 1898 in order to have a excuse to start a war against Spain and Uncle Sam could grab Cuba, Puerto Rico, Solomon Islands, Guam and the Philippines. No matter how many American sailors died on board because the country got new territories after Spain rejected to sell Cuba to USA as Russia did with Alaska. Naaaaasty traitor country

    • @jhwheuer
      @jhwheuer Před 5 lety +36

      Dave Constantineau i have, as an officer, and let me assure you, the good ones work exactly like that. The rest are officers by name only...

    • @USNVA11
      @USNVA11 Před 5 lety +9

      Perico De Lospalotes - pull your head out of your ass man.

    • @BOORAGG
      @BOORAGG Před 5 lety +5

      @@pericodelospalotes5738 And they were all given their freedom or became voting territories.

  • @robsin2810
    @robsin2810 Před 4 lety +275

    Since this movie was made, we have lost so much integrity. What has happened to us. We need to get back to the basics.

    • @daveyboy_
      @daveyboy_ Před 4 lety +4

      Y'all need to stop invading other countries for a start

    • @Redmow51
      @Redmow51 Před 3 lety +10

      @@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.

    • @martincook318
      @martincook318 Před 3 lety +11

      Speaking as a UK Citizen,the Samething has happened over hear in the UK and it all Boils down to Money and Greed

    • @michaelbabbitt3837
      @michaelbabbitt3837 Před 3 lety +9

      Globalists are anti-Americans and want to take over places for their own benefit. Freedom is special.

    • @martincook318
      @martincook318 Před 3 lety +2

      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

  • @boomerhgt
    @boomerhgt Před 3 lety +334

    Alvin York wouldn't like today's America very much I would imagine

    • @julianmarsh1378
      @julianmarsh1378 Před 3 lety +49

      What is worse, America today would not much like Alvin York.

    • @EthanAnthony907
      @EthanAnthony907 Před 3 lety +10

      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

    • @wrongfullyaccused7139
      @wrongfullyaccused7139 Před 3 lety +6

      @Rusty Shackleford ;I had the privilege of helping one of York's descendants learn how to shoot a handgun.

    • @simoncampbell-smith6745
      @simoncampbell-smith6745 Před 3 lety +5

      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.

    • @EthanAnthony907
      @EthanAnthony907 Před 3 lety +2

      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 “.

  • @davedodge7761
    @davedodge7761 Před 5 lety +196

    Every man in America needs to watch this scene.

    • @Schrankerle
      @Schrankerle Před 5 lety +9

      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
      @Schrankerle Před 5 lety +10

      Also, it would be enough, I think, if we could just get every member of the congress and senate to watch it.

    • @tonyincs
      @tonyincs Před 4 lety +3

      and Woman.
      Agreed

    • @byteme11
      @byteme11 Před 4 lety +6

      @@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.

    • @asneakychicken322
      @asneakychicken322 Před 4 lety

      @Arthur Scott whataboutism, they're not President are they

  • @brianstamm1314
    @brianstamm1314 Před 3 lety +177

    A great scene and despite being a movie, it's entire message should resonate today more than ever.

    • @47colton
      @47colton Před rokem +8

      We have failed to teach this to the upcoming generations. Nowadays Boone would be disrespected.

    • @warrenrosen132
      @warrenrosen132 Před rokem +1

      Oscar winning scene.

    • @Focusyn
      @Focusyn Před 7 měsíci

      @@47colton Nowadays D. Boone is just some colonizer, maaaaannnn! 🙄

  • @ruadhrose
    @ruadhrose Před 11 lety +45

    Watch the rest of the film. York didn't kill just to kill, he killed to save his unit from being killed. He defended those that were in need. That is the point.

  • @HTMR-de8gz
    @HTMR-de8gz Před 5 lety +227

    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.

    • @jacksbackable
      @jacksbackable Před 4 lety +5

      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!

    • @sergeantmarcusstackerM1903
      @sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 Před 4 lety +5

      My dad has taught and still is teaching me:
      Good fishing tactics
      Success hunting
      Proper gun safety
      And working on cars

    • @Redmow51
      @Redmow51 Před 3 lety +4

      @@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 Sounds like you have an awesome dad.

    • @sergeantmarcusstackerM1903
      @sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 Před 3 lety +2

      Barry Maynard he is

    • @TheMotley1969
      @TheMotley1969 Před 3 lety +3

      my dad made me watch along with many other great movies

  • @talbotsplace7316
    @talbotsplace7316 Před 5 lety +127

    Possibly the most touching thing about Sgt York was when he returned from the war and they held a big parade for him in New York City. In his charming naivete he assumed they had such a parade for all vets...

  • @jamesthompson4148
    @jamesthompson4148 Před 3 lety +53

    I am a Canadian whose family served in every War our Country got involved in my Grandfather was killed in France on Sept 29th, 1918 -43 Day before the End of WW1 Grand Father was 43 years old with 8 Children the last being my Mother who was born in 1916 a few Months after He deployed---My Father went overseas in April 1941-i was born in Dec.1941 and Father was killed in Italy in March 1944 and like my Mother I never got to meet my Dad....So I kind of see my Family as being the same sort of folks as Alvin’s were decent, hard working Patriots who put their beliefs & their Country first. God Bless all such Christian Men & Women everywhere!

    • @petervallejo5603
      @petervallejo5603 Před rokem

      May God continue to bless your family and all of your descendants. Regardless of what disgraced events occured in your family, your keen continued to serve God and out great belov d human Country. To Caesar what is of Caesar, and to God what is of Gob. God bless everyone, and thanks to your great heritage for their devoted service to our Country.

    • @ElGato-od1jb
      @ElGato-od1jb Před 11 měsíci

      My 6th Great Grandfather was a Sergeant in the militia of the town of Harvard Massachusets. He was a Minuteman. He and his unit Responded to the Lexington Alarm, April 19, 1775.
      Later, he was at the first battle of Saratoga. Along with his then future son in law, my 5th great grandfather.
      My 2nd great grandfather, from New York, fought with two different Illinois companies on the Union side of the Civil War. My maternal grandfather was a farmer and was exempted for WW1. But his so, served with the Navy in the Pacific in WW2. Also during WW2 my Dad was Army his brother was Navy, Sunk by a U-boat in the Greenland Sea in early 42 while Naval Armed Guard on a Liberty ship. He survived, lost toes to frostbite. Was picked up by British Navy ship. 3 firs cousins. 2 cousins of that maternal Uncle served, 1 Navy, 1 Army in the early 70s. I was USAF. Active, reserve, and 73-78 & 83'86. I was R&D and coms. Never fired a weapon except a .38 revolver during ROTC field training..well and my personal shotguns plus borrowed .22 rifles.

    • @michaelmorrison687
      @michaelmorrison687 Před 5 měsíci

      Roger that!! You wrote powerful words. Heartfelt. Thank you.

    • @bigdougscommentary5719
      @bigdougscommentary5719 Před 16 dny

      Why just Christian men and women? Ponder that when you comment about the good old days.

  • @formerparatrooper
    @formerparatrooper Před rokem +29

    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.

  • @rev.j.rogerallen9328
    @rev.j.rogerallen9328 Před 5 lety +443

    They will never make films like this again.

    • @InTheDarknessWhereIDwell
      @InTheDarknessWhereIDwell Před 5 lety +12

      @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.

    • @InTheDarknessWhereIDwell
      @InTheDarknessWhereIDwell Před 5 lety +8

      We'll never see the likes of Gary Cooper or John Wayne. That's for sure. This will always be a favourite of mine.

    • @InTheDarknessWhereIDwell
      @InTheDarknessWhereIDwell Před 5 lety +1

      @Harikus it is a really good movie. Put it on your must watch list.

    • @legallyinsane7151
      @legallyinsane7151 Před 5 lety +3

      Rev, Clint Eastwood came close on a couple.

    • @docalexander2853
      @docalexander2853 Před 5 lety +1

      You are right. We just have a few who get the MH. But we have many heroes who don't.

  • @sirdano2642
    @sirdano2642 Před 4 měsíci +10

    A video every American should watch.

  • @metcalfray
    @metcalfray Před 4 lety +67

    I'm from Oneida TN and I knew Alvins Son. Alvin sent the movie back to Hollywood until it was as it happened and no lies were in it. They gave in and could not afford to spend anymore on it and thought the truth would fail. But Academy Awards followed.

    • @drakesucks
      @drakesucks Před 3 lety +1

      Except the part about being struck by lightning.

    • @cindystone8823
      @cindystone8823 Před 3 lety +2

      God bless Sgt. York!!! For his principals!!! In God and Jesus Christ!!!!

    • @michaelthomas9582
      @michaelthomas9582 Před 2 lety

      @@drakesucks I always wondered about that part. He may have allowed it for the brevity of it compared to a longer train of events.

  • @alpinewolf7751
    @alpinewolf7751 Před 4 lety +48

    Those are two good officers. Never forget that subordinates we lead are people, each with their own beliefs, convictions and dreams!

    • @SSArcher11
      @SSArcher11 Před 9 měsíci

      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.

  • @markhansen4258
    @markhansen4258 Před 6 lety +267

    How different this world would be if we all yearned for righteousness like Alvin York did.

    • @mike62mcmanus
      @mike62mcmanus Před 5 lety +8

      There were two men, one a murderer and an insurrectionist and the other the Prince of Peace and one could be let free and the people cried give us Barabbas and Kill Peace because men love murder and insurrection.

    • @grimgrinners
      @grimgrinners Před 5 lety +9

      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.

    • @HAWKEYE21343
      @HAWKEYE21343 Před 4 lety +4

      All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund burke

    • @christopherthrawn1333
      @christopherthrawn1333 Před 4 lety +2

      So true

    • @IzzyManDude
      @IzzyManDude Před 3 lety +1

      Amen

  • @jimhaun1130
    @jimhaun1130 Před 4 lety +82

    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!

    • @jimhaun1130
      @jimhaun1130 Před 3 lety +2

      @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.

    • @jimhaun1130
      @jimhaun1130 Před 3 lety +3

      @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.

    • @Akihito007
      @Akihito007 Před rokem

      Go Vols!

  • @christophertodd4204
    @christophertodd4204 Před 3 lety +33

    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.

  • @georgewashington2444
    @georgewashington2444 Před 3 lety +56

    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.

    • @scottmiller2455
      @scottmiller2455 Před rokem +1

      Blessings to you

    • @ShannonFreng
      @ShannonFreng Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @xler8226
    @xler8226 Před 6 lety +227

    Gary Cooper one of the greatest actors' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @docalexander2853
      @docalexander2853 Před 5 lety +3

      A female actress said he was built like a horse and could go all night.

    • @docalexander2853
      @docalexander2853 Před 4 lety +1

      The women said he was built like a horse and could go all night. LOL

    • @georgesingleton3425
      @georgesingleton3425 Před 3 lety +1

      And one of the great womanizers of Hollywood also.

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 Před 5 lety +132

    A great movie about a truly humble man who answered when he was called for duty.

    • @docalexander2853
      @docalexander2853 Před 5 lety +3

      So was Hacksaw Ridge with Doss.

    • @Mystickrage
      @Mystickrage Před 4 lety +3

      @@docalexander2853 yea but this is honestly still 1000x better just due to the writting alone

    • @TK0_23_
      @TK0_23_ Před rokem +4

      He answered his country and God.

  • @gma729
    @gma729 Před 9 lety +262

    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.

    • @douglas61920
      @douglas61920 Před 9 lety +12

      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?

    • @johnwayne4862
      @johnwayne4862 Před 7 lety +1

      garyd044
      York and ilk , Audie Murphy, were murderers. They may be in Hell

    • @mutorkian
      @mutorkian Před 7 lety

      ...irony abounds, within and without.

    • @rhikdavis
      @rhikdavis Před 7 lety +2

      Unlikely, shit for brains.

    • @MrLikeke
      @MrLikeke Před 6 lety +1

      Doug McGahie the larger give away is gary has no affinity for the Christian when he takes the Lord's name in vain,

  • @meacenastiberius9438
    @meacenastiberius9438 Před 5 lety +32

    One of the most powerful scenes in any movie..ever. KInda puts the world in perspective...

  • @hoodoo2001
    @hoodoo2001 Před 11 lety +48

    There are men like this in every generation, every community. Rarely are they called, but they are there if needed.

    • @jacksbackable
      @jacksbackable Před 4 lety

      hoodoo2001 I nominate Jordan B Peterson! A father’s voice to many.

  • @timcsont6985
    @timcsont6985 Před 3 lety +49

    After watching this and thinking back on the Oscars this year, it's really sad to think that the Hollywood that once was, will never be again and may even disappear completely.

    • @DesertFernweh
      @DesertFernweh Před rokem +3

      Lots of truth to that. We don't like to make movies that inspire anymore. When was the last time a movie made you want to be a better person.

    • @Duke_of_Prunes
      @Duke_of_Prunes Před rokem

      There were perverts, drug addicts, and communists in Hollywood in the 1930s and 40s. They just weren't allowed to use the film industry to push their agendas. These days, anyone who is straight or Christian has a target on their back in Hollywood.

    • @donnaleveron6511
      @donnaleveron6511 Před rokem +1

      It is gone.

    • @timcsont6985
      @timcsont6985 Před rokem

      @@donnaleveron6511 you are probably right..

    • @emdee7744
      @emdee7744 Před rokem

      Decades ago, I used to have Oscar-watching parties. Now I rarely see a contemporary movie, and I don't follow the Oscars at all.

  • @Gitfiddle
    @Gitfiddle Před 2 lety +13

    The only film maker making movies close to this today is Mel Gibson. No irony. No sarcasm. Just love of storytelling of a pure hearted protagonist. Beautiful movie.

    • @jamesbarbour8400
      @jamesbarbour8400 Před 6 měsíci

      Yes indeed - Hacksaw Ridge is amazing, as is Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss.

  • @americanpatriot8996
    @americanpatriot8996 Před 4 lety +13

    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.

  • @AirQuotes848
    @AirQuotes848 Před 14 lety +36

    This man and others fought for our rights, and freedom.
    I am proud to be an AMERICAN!

    • @asneakychicken322
      @asneakychicken322 Před 4 lety

      Lol, enters a European war like 12 months before it finishes and claims they're fighting for their freedom, piss off Yank

  • @Jigaboo123456
    @Jigaboo123456 Před rokem +8

    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 🙂

  • @alexandermenendez3943
    @alexandermenendez3943 Před rokem +6

    How powerful. I wish this movie would be seen by the younger generation and many in DC.

  • @allsaints9123
    @allsaints9123 Před 3 lety +6

    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.

  • @johnlee4249
    @johnlee4249 Před rokem +11

    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.

  • @garymcaleer6112
    @garymcaleer6112 Před 5 lety +20

    America's masterpiece. No lovelier place in the world than the hills of Tennessee.

  • @rockysquirrel4776
    @rockysquirrel4776 Před 2 lety +12

    Alvin York gave his allegiance to the United States, and his heart & soul to God.

  • @gordonalexander4407
    @gordonalexander4407 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Brilliant movie and a great performance by Gary Cooper and a wonderful supporting cast

  • @arakbmt2379
    @arakbmt2379 Před 5 lety +48

    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!

    • @hillbillymedic8206
      @hillbillymedic8206 Před 4 lety

      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.

    • @A_RANDOM_KRIEGER
      @A_RANDOM_KRIEGER Před 4 lety +1

      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.

    • @A_RANDOM_KRIEGER
      @A_RANDOM_KRIEGER Před 4 lety +1

      @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.

  • @grizzlybear7340
    @grizzlybear7340 Před 4 lety +4

    It wasn't very long ago this movie was free on CZcams... I've enjoyed watching Sergeant York's movie many times over 30 years. I have this movie in VHS I bought over 30 years ago. I myself was born and raised in the hills, hollers and mountains of Tennessee.

  • @michaelcampbell3120
    @michaelcampbell3120 Před rokem +3

    All history classes should show films like these historical masterpieces

  • @Equator.Explorer
    @Equator.Explorer Před 4 lety +10

    This scene never gets old

  • @Nipit-po8fl
    @Nipit-po8fl Před 4 lety +12

    I saw this movie with my dad when I was a kid. Used to go to York theater at Fort Bragg. Camp Gordon I was there took basic and Camo training it's an honor just to know who he is.

  • @mariaarlenemccormack8701
    @mariaarlenemccormack8701 Před 4 lety +9

    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!

  • @maxskullic9879
    @maxskullic9879 Před rokem +3

    This Made me the American I am now, watched this back in grade school and it stuck with me for life! This is what is missing in the world today!

  • @DavidLee-xi1of
    @DavidLee-xi1of Před 9 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @jondstewart
    @jondstewart Před 9 lety +236

    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?

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama Před 6 lety +11

      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
      @alekzander2010 Před 5 lety +2

      With a surname like "York", I suspect he may be of English ancestry as opposed to Scottish or Irish.

    • @thomaswilkinson3241
      @thomaswilkinson3241 Před 5 lety +4

      What I get out of this piece is humble is not simple and he s humble but decent.

    • @MrErdner
      @MrErdner Před 5 lety +5

      @@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 CZcams. czcams.com/video/Lbr148pL21o/video.html

    • @mike62mcmanus
      @mike62mcmanus Před 5 lety

      Amen.

  • @gwmcklintock
    @gwmcklintock Před 6 lety +15

    One of the greatest scenes in movies!

  • @xvsj-s2x
    @xvsj-s2x Před 3 lety +6

    Hard to find quality men & women with this type of character in today’s society. Great movie, great actors and inspiring story. Thank you for sharing

    • @Mark-pp7jy
      @Mark-pp7jy Před 3 lety +1

      I respectfully disagree. They are everywhere, but they don't go around thumping their chests like donnie the coward!

    • @xvsj-s2x
      @xvsj-s2x Před 3 lety +1

      Mark 🇺🇸 you almost had my attention until I view “coward” wasup with that comment??? Respectfully, I agree with you on half of your comment “ Chest Thumper”

    • @Mark-pp7jy
      @Mark-pp7jy Před 3 lety +1

      You take issue with my use of the word "coward", but say nothing about Trump's denigration of our military and others. I have no beef with you, but I won't apologize for a failed human being! (Trump)

    • @xvsj-s2x
      @xvsj-s2x Před 3 lety +1

      Mark 🇺🇸 I agree I have no issue with you or your opinion. I respect difference of each others perspective. No apologies necessary. Currently there’s enough hate and discontent in this world. We don’t need to keep adding to the problem. Have a good week, stay safe 🇺🇸

    • @Mark-pp7jy
      @Mark-pp7jy Před 3 lety +1

      @@xvsj-s2x You're right. I can choose peace.

  • @richardladd6413
    @richardladd6413 Před rokem +1

    I came across this movie about a year ago on this here CZcams. Finally saw the whole thing on TV. Recorded it because I enjoyed it. Thanks. Problem is they don't make movies like this anymore.

    • @FIVE-0-APOCALYPTO
      @FIVE-0-APOCALYPTO Před rokem

      Duhhh, because they made 911 instead as a recruitment tool duhhhhh

  • @se5442
    @se5442 Před 3 lety +3

    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.

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Před 5 lety +4

    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.

  • @IR240474
    @IR240474 Před 5 lety +13

    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.

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Před 5 lety +2

    My wife’s kin folk live in the big holler where York’s family and him came from. York was a great American. I love this movie I sure do.

  • @darkpal8951
    @darkpal8951 Před 4 dny +1

    Still my favorite movie! When ever i am asked, sadly i have to explain that it is an older movie that most have not seen.

  • @hoodoo2001
    @hoodoo2001 Před 11 lety +14

    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.

  • @robertcosner101
    @robertcosner101 Před 4 lety +5

    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.

  • @maxsoon1097
    @maxsoon1097 Před 4 lety +1

    Truly classic movie. Movie like this has no R & R censored. Really enjoy this old classic. Thanks for sharing it. Much obliged.

  • @byteme11
    @byteme11 Před 4 lety +3

    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.

  • @ltcajh
    @ltcajh Před 8 lety +170

    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.

    • @thomasmorrison8928
      @thomasmorrison8928 Před 8 lety +16

      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.

    • @Persian-Immortal
      @Persian-Immortal Před 6 lety +1

      No mate we have not lost that freedom, Freedom is not free... Our republic is very valuable... In a republic we are the government.

    • @rogeryoung9934
      @rogeryoung9934 Před 6 lety

      We will be again.

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama Před 6 lety +2

      We never lost it. We have been encouraged to forget that we have it.

    • @robertkneaul8048
      @robertkneaul8048 Před 5 lety +8

      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!”

  • @haroldharwell7078
    @haroldharwell7078 Před 2 lety +3

    I remember watching that movie, as a kid , before I knew what it meant. God bless our soldiers.

  • @PopeyeKF4LBG
    @PopeyeKF4LBG Před 11 měsíci

    Saw this movie as a kid...
    Tears in my eyes...

  • @balerjohnson3099
    @balerjohnson3099 Před 6 lety +1

    This movie was made before my Mom was born but It is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen .

  • @bobbyricigliano2799
    @bobbyricigliano2799 Před 6 lety +7

    This is a brilliant film. Timeless.

  • @laurakirk9988
    @laurakirk9988 Před 5 lety +6

    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

  • @hi1hi2hi
    @hi1hi2hi Před 3 lety +1

    Some of the greatest acting I have ever seen.

  • @ya000ful
    @ya000ful Před 10 lety +2

    How nice it is that there are conflicting quotes you can use any time you feel like it.

  • @MasterChief-sl9ro
    @MasterChief-sl9ro Před 4 lety +7

    Major knew when his men started dying. York would defend them with his life...

  • @stephensmith3708
    @stephensmith3708 Před 6 lety +23

    God bless Alvin C. York! Hoorah!

  • @jeffreyottinger3165
    @jeffreyottinger3165 Před 4 lety +3

    A lot more kids need to know this movie this is my favorite!

  • @tickedybooed
    @tickedybooed Před 4 lety +2

    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.

  • @bendybronco8421
    @bendybronco8421 Před 7 lety +24

    I'm gonna be a thinkin about everything in this scene for a long time

    • @klaus3794
      @klaus3794 Před 6 lety +1

      Good for you! Thanks for doing that.

  • @mad7206
    @mad7206 Před 5 lety +4

    I've only ever seen this film once and I loved it

  • @Kingmick58
    @Kingmick58 Před 3 měsíci

    Howdy from Rockhampton Queensland Australia. Great movie.

  • @josemedeiros007
    @josemedeiros007 Před 4 měsíci

    Great movie, I just re-watched it on TCM. I am glad that Gary Cooper won an Oscar for his role in it.

  • @katamaran-1963
    @katamaran-1963 Před 4 lety +3

    Way back when it meant something to hold to Truth, Honor, and the Written Word. God Bless our American soul. We are His.

  • @clerickolter
    @clerickolter Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent CO and a strong scene.

  • @tmorente
    @tmorente Před 4 lety +1

    I LOVE OLD MOVIES LIKE THIS!

  • @fredericbarclay7468
    @fredericbarclay7468 Před 2 lety +1

    8:20. Pastor also got Alvin to go,by a-sayin' "Alvin,the Lord said all that,true enough,but He also means you gotta defend against Evil out there,and that don't count as killin',in my Book",or words to that effect,when he recky-minded Alvin to comply with that there draft. Right spot-on movie,to this ole Tennessee boy.

  • @laurakirk4129
    @laurakirk4129 Před 4 lety +3

    I will always love this movie!

  • @gryphgaming1887
    @gryphgaming1887 Před 4 lety +7

    :"Book says a man dont' live bread alone"
    too tru

  • @gwmcklintock
    @gwmcklintock Před 4 lety

    One of my very favorite clips from all movies.

  • @russellfarina9099
    @russellfarina9099 Před 2 lety +1

    How grand it would be if more Americans would see this scene! Great movie. Outstanding message.

  • @robbond6696
    @robbond6696 Před rokem +4

    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.

    • @joshuahudson2170
      @joshuahudson2170 Před rokem

      I have had this battle in my own mind in hypothetical. It's a fine portrayal.

  • @billhuber2964
    @billhuber2964 Před 7 lety +4

    I ALWAYS BELIEVE THAT FREEDOM ISNT FREE . THIS COUNTRY IS WORTH FIGHTING AND IF NEED BE DYING FOR !!

    • @jacksbackable
      @jacksbackable Před 4 lety

      Bill Huber The Left try and piss this freedom away everyday! Apologies for the profanity.

    • @lucythedachshund6793
      @lucythedachshund6793 Před 3 lety

      I’m a with you with one little exception. This country is worth fighting for and if need be, making those other poor bastards die for testing our resolve.

  • @misternewoutlook5437
    @misternewoutlook5437 Před rokem

    I think reading some of the comments about this segment from Sergeant York is worth your perusal.

  • @highstepperARF
    @highstepperARF Před 6 lety +2

    One of the all time great films.

  • @chiefstewart
    @chiefstewart Před 3 lety +3

    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

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 Před 5 lety +6

    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.

  • @Gterr1971
    @Gterr1971 Před 6 lety +1

    I loved this movie as a child. my family has served in every American war and were farmers.

  • @Stuart68505
    @Stuart68505 Před 2 lety

    Very moving account. Thanks

  • @phillipstankey8881
    @phillipstankey8881 Před 3 lety +3

    The mark of a good man...willing to see someone else's viewpoint and consider the alternatives

  • @bennoah1673
    @bennoah1673 Před 5 lety +11

    What young people need to see and understand.

    • @tonyincs
      @tonyincs Před 4 lety

      Mac, that is not enough to say.
      Stand up, and step up...Son of Danel.

  • @richardprovost8204
    @richardprovost8204 Před 5 lety

    Very good movie... These people were good at what they do.. Thank you ..

  • @bassinbillRC5300
    @bassinbillRC5300 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @grimmace9081
    @grimmace9081 Před 2 lety +7

    and today I weep for my country

    • @cad5238
      @cad5238 Před rokem

      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

  • @IR240474
    @IR240474 Před 5 lety +4

    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.…

  • @samualcrocket1405
    @samualcrocket1405 Před 4 lety

    Great picture quality and sound quality.

  • @TheCaveman46
    @TheCaveman46 Před 5 lety +1

    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!