How I Won the War(1967)
"There's been some marvelous advances in surgery, thanks to war!"
How I Won the War Synopsis
An inept British WWII commander leads his troops to a series of misadventures in North Africa and Europe.
How I Won the War (1967) is a comedy and war film directed by Richard Lester, released on October 18, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Michael Crawford, John Lennon, Roy Kinnear and Lee Montague. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Lester
- Writers:
- Charles Wood, Patrick Ryan
- Producers:
- Richard Lester
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Ken Thorne
- Production:
- Petersham Pictures
- Status:
- Released
How I Won the War (1967) Trailer
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How I Won the War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Crawford
as Goodbody
John Lennon
as Gripweed
Roy Kinnear
as Clapper
Lee Montague
as Transom
Jack MacGowran
as Juniper
Michael Hordern
as Grapple
Jack Hedley
as Melancholy Musketeer
Ronald Lacey
as Spool
James Cossins
as Drogue
Ewan Hooper
as Dooley
Karl Michael Vogler
as Odlebog
Alexander Knox
as American General
Key crew
Directed by Richard Lester, written by Charles Wood and Patrick Ryan, produced by Richard Lester.
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How I Won the War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 39 ratings.
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How I Won the War – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in How I Won the War?
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The main cast of How I Won the War (1967) includes Michael Crawford, John Lennon, Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague and Jack MacGowran. The film was directed by Richard Lester. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How I Won the War released?
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How I Won the War was released on October 18, 1967 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is How I Won the War worth watching?
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How I Won the War (1967) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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