What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966/08/31 • Released • German, English, Italian

Comedy
War
5.9
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.

Director : Blake Edwards

Casts
James Coburn

James Coburn

Lieutenant Christian

Dick Shawn

Dick Shawn

Captain Lionel Cash

Sergio Fantoni

Sergio Fantoni

Captain Oppo

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Sergeant Rizzo

Giovanna Ralli

Giovanna Ralli

Gina Romano

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Major Pott

Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

General Bolt

Leon Askin

Leon Askin

Colonel Kastorp

Thomas Hunter

Thomas Hunter

American GI #3

Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Mayor Romano

Art Lewis

Needleman

Johnny Seven

Johnny Seven

Vittorio

Joe Lo Presti

Italian Soldier (uncredited)

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