CinemaOSMovie · 1966 · 1h 56m · NR
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of World War II!

59%(49)IMDbComedyWar

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.

Directed byBlake Edwards

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
August 31, 1966
Studios
United ArtistsThe Mirisch Company

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Coburn

James Coburn

Lieutenant Christian

Dick Shawn

Dick Shawn

Captain Lionel Cash

Sergio Fantoni

Sergio Fantoni

Captain Oppo

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Sergeant Rizzo

Giovanna Ralli

Giovanna Ralli

Gina Romano

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Major Pott

Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

General Bolt

Leon Askin

Leon Askin

Colonel Kastorp

Thomas Hunter

American GI #3

Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Mayor Romano

Creative team
Directed by
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards
Written by
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards
Maurice Richlin
Maurice Richlin
Produced by
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards

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