Comedy ·War · United States of America · 1966 · 1h 56m

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? poster
Director
Blake Edwards
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
Crew
Philip H. Lathrop — Director of Photography Harold E. Wellman — Director of Photography Ralph E. Winters — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer William Peter Blatty — Screenplay Blake Edwards — Story
Tagline

The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of world war II !

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.

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Mood & Themes
world war ii
Key Collaborators
Blake Edwards Director Philip H. Lathrop Director of Photography Harold E. Wellman Director of Photography Ralph E. Winters Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer William Peter Blatty Screenplay Blake Edwards Story Maurice Richlin Story Blake Edwards Producer Fernando Carrere Production Design Jack Bear Costume Design
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