What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

Name: What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1966
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray, Giovanna Ralli

Comedy War

5.9·1966·1h 56m

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Cast

James Coburn

as Lieutenant Christian

Dick Shawn

as Captain Lionel Cash

Movie Info & Details

Release Year1966

Runtime1h 56m

LanguageItalian

CertificationNR

GenresComedy, War

Votes47

DirectorBlake Edwards

WritersMaurice Richlin, William Peter Blatty, Blake Edwards

TypeFeature Film

Rating5.9 out of 10

Cast10 credited

Also Known AsWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

About What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

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.

Directed by Blake Edwards, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? leans on a strong ensemble — James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1966.