Comedy ·Music ·War · United Kingdom · 1969 · 2h 24m

Oh! What a Lovely War

Oh! What a Lovely War poster
Director
Richard Attenborough
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
Crew
Gerry Turpin — Director of Photography Kevin Connor — Editor Len Deighton — Screenplay Joan Littlewood — Writer Richard Attenborough — Producer Brian Duffy — Producer
Tagline

The musical shot in the arm!

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.

Trailer Oh! What a Lovely War — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
world war idark comedybritish empiresatireanti war
Key Collaborators
Richard Attenborough Director Gerry Turpin Director of Photography Kevin Connor Editor Len Deighton Screenplay Joan Littlewood Writer Richard Attenborough Producer Brian Duffy Producer Donald M. Ashton Production Design Anthony Mendleson Costume Design
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