What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? poster

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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966NR1h 56m5.9 / 10

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.

Availability

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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? opened in theaters August 31, 1966. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

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.

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

Cast

James CoburnLieutenant Christian
Dick ShawnCaptain Lionel Cash
Sergio FantoniCaptain Oppo
Aldo RaySergeant Rizzo
Giovanna RalliGina Romano
Harry MorganMajor Pott
Carroll O'ConnorGeneral Bolt
Leon AskinColonel Kastorp

Credits

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
William Peter Blatty, Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • United ArtistsUnited States
  • The Mirisch CompanyUnited States

Themes

world war ii