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Oh! What a Lovely War

1969•2h 24m•★ 6.6•Released

ComedyMusicWar

The ever popular war games. With songs, battles & a few jokes.

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Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date: 1969
Runtime: 2h 24m
Genres: Comedy, Music, War
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Richard Attenborough
Production: Accord Productions

Cast

Portrait of Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Field Marshal Sir John French

Portrait of Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Sylvia Pankhurst

Portrait of Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Music Hall Star

Portrait of John Mills

John Mills

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig

Portrait of Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

Bertie Smith

Portrait of Maurice Roëves

Maurice Roëves

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