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

APPROVED 116 min  -  Comedy | War  -   11 November 1966 (UK)
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A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender... See full summary »

Director:

Blake Edwards

Writers:

William Peter Blatty (screenplay), Blake Edwards (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

James Coburn, Dick Shawn and Sergio Fantoni
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? -- In this film written and directed by Blake Edwards, a WWII Captain is ordered to take over a troop of misfit soldiers.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Coburn ...
Lieutenant Christian
Dick Shawn ...
Captain Lionel Cash
Sergio Fantoni ...
Captain Oppo
Giovanna Ralli ...
Gina Romano
Aldo Ray Aldo Ray ...
Sergeant Rizzo
Harry Morgan ...
Major Pott
Carroll O'Connor ...
General Bolt
Leon Askin ...
Colonel Kastorp
Rico Cattani Rico Cattani ...
Benedetto (as Henry Rico Cattani)
Jay Novello Jay Novello ...
Mayor Romano
Vito Scotti Vito Scotti ...
Frederico
Johnny Seven Johnny Seven ...
Vittorio
Art Lewis Art Lewis ...
Needleman
William Bryant William Bryant ...
Minow
Kurt Kreuger Kurt Kreuger ...
German Captain
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Storyline

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. Written by Bernard chandler <bernie@nationwide.net>  

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Soldier | Italy | Question Mark In Title | Beautiful Woman | Question In Title  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | German | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

¿Qué hiciste en la guerra, papi? See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Mirisch Corporation, The, Mirisch-Geoffrey Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Quotes

Major Pott: [driven mad after being lost in the catacombs for days] Cannon to the right of them! Cannon to the left of them! Volley'd and thunder'd and Donder and Blitzen!
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Connections

Referenced in Hudson Hawk (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"In the Arms of Love"
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans See more »