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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966-08-31 · 116 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · War

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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Directors
Blake Edwards
Production companies
United Artists, The Mirisch Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CoburnJames CoburnLieutenant Christian
Dick ShawnDick ShawnCaptain Lionel Cash
Sergio FantoniSergio FantoniCaptain Oppo
Aldo RayAldo RaySergeant Rizzo
Giovanna RalliGiovanna RalliGina Romano
Harry MorganHarry MorganMajor Pott
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll O'ConnorGeneral Bolt
Leon AskinLeon AskinColonel Kastorp
Thomas HunterAmerican GI #3
Jay NovelloJay NovelloMayor Romano
Art LewisNeedleman
Johnny SevenJohnny SevenVittorio
Joe Lo PrestiItalian Soldier (uncredited)
Rico CattaniRico CattaniBenedetto
Vito ScottiVito ScottiFrederico
William BryantWilliam BryantMinow
Kurt KreugerKurt KreugerGerman Captain
Robert CarricartRobert CarricartCook
Ralph ManzaRalph ManzaWaiter
Danny FrancisBus Boy

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