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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)

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

  • Aug 31, 1966
  • 1h 56m
  • NR

5.9/10

TMDB user score
49 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 comedy and war film directed by Blake Edwards. Its leading cast includes James Coburn, Dick Shawn and Sergio Fantoni. It runs for 1 hour 56 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 56 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
5.9/10 from 49 TMDB votes

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Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • James Coburn Lieutenant Christian
  • Dick Shawn Captain Lionel Cash
  • Sergio Fantoni Captain Oppo
  • Aldo Ray Sergeant Rizzo
  • Giovanna Ralli Gina Romano
  • Harry Morgan Major Pott
  • Carroll O'Connor General Bolt
  • Leon Askin Colonel Kastorp
  • Thomas Hunter American GI #3
  • Jay Novello Mayor Romano
  • Art Lewis Needleman
  • Johnny Seven Vittorio
  • Joe Lo Presti Italian Soldier (uncredited)
  • Rico Cattani Benedetto
  • Vito Scotti Frederico
  • William Bryant Minow
  • Kurt Kreuger German Captain
  • Robert Carricart Cook

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