Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)

  • G
  • 10/03/1969 (US)
  • Comedy, Music, War
  • 2h 18m

The musical shot in the arm!

Overview

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.

Richard Attenborough

Director

Len Deighton

Screenplay

Joan Littlewood

Writer

Cast

Laurence Olivier's headshot

Laurence Olivier

Field Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa Redgrave's headshot

Vanessa Redgrave

Sylvia Pankhurst
Maggie Smith's headshot

Maggie Smith

Music Hall Star
John Mills's headshot

John Mills

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin Redgrave's headshot

Corin Redgrave

Bertie Smith
Maurice Roëves's headshot

Maurice Roëves

George Smith
Ian Holm's headshot

Ian Holm

President Poincare
Juliet Mills's headshot

Juliet Mills

Nurse

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