What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?(1966)
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? 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.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) is a comedy and war film directed by Blake Edwards, released on August 31, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni and Aldo Ray. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Blake Edwards
- Writers:
- William Peter Blatty, Maurice Richlin, Blake Edwards
- Producers:
- Blake Edwards
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company
- Status:
- Released
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Trailer
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The Soldiers Rehearse For Battle
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The Soldiers Do Damage Control
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Will You Surrender?
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Larry Karaszewski on What Did You Do In The War Daddy
Featurette
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Coburn
as Lieutenant Christian
Dick Shawn
as Captain Lionel Cash
Sergio Fantoni
as Captain Oppo
Aldo Ray
as Sergeant Rizzo
Giovanna Ralli
as Gina Romano
Harry Morgan
as Major Pott
Carroll O'Connor
as General Bolt
Leon Askin
as Colonel Kastorp
Thomas Hunter
as American GI #3
Jay Novello
as Mayor Romano
- Art Lewis
Art Lewis
as Needleman
Johnny Seven
as Vittorio
Key crew
Directed by Blake Edwards, written by William Peter Blatty, Maurice Richlin and Blake Edwards, produced by Blake Edwards.
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 49 ratings.
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? online?
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
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The main cast of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) includes James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray and Giovanna Ralli. The film was directed by Blake Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? released?
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was released on August 31, 1966 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? worth watching?
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 49 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.
Is there a trailer for What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
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