Helen — Yanks Character Profile

About Helen

A married woman whose husband is away at sea. She is described as worldly and develops a romantic relationship with Captain John, who frequently visits her estate despite both being married to others distant from them.

Character Facts

Played by

Vanessa Redgrave

Appears in

Yanks (1979)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Helen — Romantic Discreet Affair — John (William Devane)

  Secret wartime romance between two married individuals.

• Helen — Social Contrasting Lifestyles — Jean Moreton (Lisa Eichhorn)

  Different approaches to romance and social freedom in wartime.

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