What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?(1966)
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Overview
A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the Captain this is the only way. Because of aerial reconnaissance, they must look like they are fighting. To sort this out an intelligence officer is sent in. Meanwhile the festival gets complicated with the Mayors daughter.
Director
Blake Edwards
Studio
United Artists
Cast
James Coburn
as Lieutenant Christian
Dick Shawn
as Captain Lionel Cash
Sergio Fantoni
as Captain Oppo
Aldo Ray
as Sergeant Rizzo
Giovanna Ralli
as Gina Romano
Harry Morgan
as Major Pott
Carroll O'Connor
as General Bolt
Leon Askin
as Colonel Kastorp
Thomas Hunter
as American GI #3
Jay Novello
as Mayor Romano
Art Lewis
as Needleman
Johnny Seven
as Vittorio
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Italian
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
United Artists • The Mirisch Company
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Where can I watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??▼
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What is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? about?▼
A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the Captain this is the only way. Because of aerial reconnaissance, they must look like they are fighting. To sort this out an intelligence officer is sent in. Meanwhile the festival gets complicated with the Mayors daughter.
Who directed What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??▼
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was directed by Blake Edwards and released in 1966. It is a comedy, war film.
How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??▼
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??▼
The cast of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? includes James Coburn as Lieutenant Christian, Dick Shawn as Captain Lionel Cash, Sergio Fantoni as Captain Oppo, Aldo Ray as Sergeant Rizzo, Giovanna Ralli as Gina Romano and more.
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