A Yank on the Burma Road
“A Dangerous Girl! A Dangerous Guy! Hold Tight - It's Terrific!”
Synopsis
A celebrated New York cabbie is pressed into service for a perilous journey through World War II China.
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A Yank On The Burma Road 1942 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, David Lang, Gordon Kahn
- Original Title
- A Yank on the Burma Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Hugo Butler, David Lang, Gordon Kahn
Clyde De Vinna, Lester White
Gene Ruggiero
Samuel Marx
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
George B. Seitz
Director
David Lang
Screenplay
Gordon Kahn
Screenplay
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Lester White
Director of Photography
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Samuel Marx
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Yank on the Burma Road
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What is A Yank on the Burma Road about?
A celebrated New York cabbie is pressed into service for a perilous journey through World War II China.
Who directed A Yank on the Burma Road?
A Yank on the Burma Road was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in A Yank on the Burma Road?
The principal cast of A Yank on the Burma Road includes Laraine Day, Barry Nelson, Stuart Crawford, Keye Luke, Victor Sen Yung.
When was A Yank on the Burma Road released and how long is it?
A Yank on the Burma Road was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Yank on the Burma Road?
A Yank on the Burma Road holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).