What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)

  • NR
  • 08/31/1966 (US)
  • Comedy, War
  • 1h 56m

The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of world war II !

Overview

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.

Blake Edwards

Director, Story

Maurice Richlin

Story

William Peter Blatty

Screenplay

Cast

James Coburn's headshot

James Coburn

Lieutenant Christian
Dick Shawn's headshot

Dick Shawn

Captain Lionel Cash
Sergio Fantoni's headshot

Sergio Fantoni

Captain Oppo
Aldo Ray's headshot

Aldo Ray

Sergeant Rizzo
Giovanna Ralli's headshot

Giovanna Ralli

Gina Romano
Harry Morgan's headshot

Harry Morgan

Major Pott
Carroll O'Connor's headshot

Carroll O'Connor

General Bolt
Leon Askin's headshot

Leon Askin

Colonel Kastorp

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