Oh! What a Lovely War(1969)
The ever popular war games. With songs, battles & a few jokes.
Oh! What a Lovely War Synopsis
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) is a comedy, music and war film directed by Richard Attenborough, released on March 10, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith and John Mills. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers:
- Joan Littlewood, Len Deighton, Joan Littlewood
- Producers:
- Richard Attenborough, Brian Duffy
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Turpin
- Production:
- Accord Productions
- Status:
- Released
Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) Trailer
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Oh! What a Lovely War Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Oh! What a Lovely War.
Masters of Cinema Trailer
Trailer
Oh! What a Lovely War - 1969 - Trailer
Trailer
1x1 Trailer Out Now
Teaser
The Church Parade Before Good Friday
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Maggie Smith Performs "I'll Make a Man of You"
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"Belgium Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser"
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Masters of Cinema Limited Edition Blu-ray Unboxing Video
Featurette
Oh! What a Lovely War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as Field Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa Redgrave
as Sylvia Pankhurst
Maggie Smith
as Music Hall Star
John Mills
as Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin Redgrave
as Bertie Smith
Maurice Roëves
as George Smith
Ian Holm
as President Poincare
Juliet Mills
as Nurse
Michael Bates
as Drunk Lance Corporal
Edward Fox
as Aide to Field-Marshal Haig
Dirk Bogarde
as Stephen
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as French Colonel
Key crew
Directed by Richard Attenborough, written by Joan Littlewood, Len Deighton and Joan Littlewood, produced by Richard Attenborough and Brian Duffy.
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Oh! What a Lovely War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 54 ratings.
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Oh! What a Lovely War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Oh! What a Lovely War online?
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Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Oh! What a Lovely War?
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The main cast of Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) includes Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith, John Mills and Corin Redgrave. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Oh! What a Lovely War released?
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Oh! What a Lovely War was released on March 10, 1969 and runs for 2h 24m.
Is Oh! What a Lovely War worth watching?
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Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Oh! What a Lovely War?
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