Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Keywords:
Hero
World war i
Patriotism
Firearm
Infantry
Us army
Conversion
Conscientious objector
One man army
Hillbilly
War hero
War propaganda
Movie tag line: "Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!"
Character: Alvin C. York
Character: Pastor Rosier Pile
Character: Gracie Williams
Character: "Pusher" Ross
Character: Major Buxton