John — Yanks Character Profile

About John

A married US Army Captain whose wife is thousands of miles away. He frequently visits Helen at her estate, and the two develop a discreet romantic relationship amidst the wartime backdrop.

Character Facts

Played by

William Devane

Appears in

Yanks (1979)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• John — Professional Military Hierarchy — Matt Dyson (Richard Gere)

  Formal military rank difference between the two American officers.

• John — Romantic Discreet Affair — Helen (Vanessa Redgrave)

  Secret wartime romance between two married individuals.

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