Talk:Yanks

Background
I've removed an unsourced section labelled "Background", which appears to be a personal memoir of the events that inspired the film. It would be lovely to have a properly sourced version of this account, which I reproduce below for reference.


 * The film has its roots in real events. The character played by Richard Gere was infact, Jessie Tillman Leopard.He was based at Burtonwood airbase,(Warrington, England)during WW11.There he met Joan Parsonage, a shop keepers daughter.They later married in 1944.


 * Jessie did eventually return to America, however Joan did not go with him, her mother was dying of cancer and for Joan caring for her had become a priority.


 * In later life Joan came into contact will Colin Welland, they developed the storyline for Yanks together, although Joan has no formal credit for this.


 * When production came to the NorthWest of England, Joan was invited to the set to meet the actors, one of which was the young Richard Gere.


 * Joan had fond memories of this, especially time spent with Mr Gere, who made visits to her home during production.


 * Joan Scarlett as she became died in 1996.

--Tony Sidaway 16:52, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Welsh location
I'm 99% sure that the holiday resort that two of the characters visit is Llandudno. Can anyone confirm this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.14.153.75 (talk) 17:16, 19 October 2008 (UTC)