What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
“The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of World War II!”
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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About What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 English-language comedy and war film directed by Blake Edwards. The cast is led by James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was produced by United Artists and The Mirisch Company and made in United States of America. It was released on August 31, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Writers
- William Peter Blatty, Maurice Richlin, Blake Edwards
- Release date
- August 31, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? cast & crew
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was directed by Blake Edwards and written by William Peter Blatty, Maurice Richlin, and Blake Edwards.
The cast features 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 Harry Morgan as Major Pott.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Owen Crump and Blake Edwards.
Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? worth watching?
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and war, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
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
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? — FAQs
▸Where can I watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? in United States?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? on fuboTV?
Yes — What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? in?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? rated?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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