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How I Won the War
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How I Won the War

1967-10-18 · 109 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy · War

An inept British WWII commander leads his troops to a series of misadventures in North Africa and Europe.

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Directors
Richard Lester
Production companies
Petersham Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael CrawfordMichael CrawfordGoodbody
John LennonJohn LennonGripweed
Roy KinnearRoy KinnearClapper
Lee MontagueLee MontagueTransom
Jack MacGowranJack MacGowranJuniper
Michael HordernMichael HordernGrapple
Jack HedleyJack HedleyMelancholy Musketeer
Ronald LaceyRonald LaceySpool
James CossinsJames CossinsDrogue
Ewan HooperEwan HooperDooley
Karl Michael VoglerKarl Michael VoglerOdlebog
Alexander KnoxAlexander KnoxAmerican General
Robert HardyRobert HardyBritish General
Sheila HancockSheila HancockMrs. Clapper's Friend
Mick Dillon1st Replacement
Kenneth ColleyKenneth Colley2nd Replacement
Charles DyerCharles DyerHappy Trousered Man
Dandy NicholsDandy Nichols1st Old Lady
Gretchen FranklinGretchen Franklin2nd Old Lady
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonOld Man at Alamein

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