What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

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

The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of World War II!

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.

Date of release
1966-08-31
TMDB
5.9 / 10 (49)
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Comedy, War
Director
Blake Edwards

Casting

  • James Coburn — Lieutenant Christian
  • Dick Shawn — Captain Lionel Cash
  • Sergio Fantoni — Captain Oppo
  • Aldo Ray — Sergeant Rizzo
  • Giovanna Ralli — Gina Romano
  • Harry Morgan — Major Pott
  • Carroll O'Connor — General Bolt
  • Leon Askin — Colonel Kastorp
  • Thomas Hunter — American GI #3
  • Jay Novello — Mayor Romano
  • Art Lewis — Needleman
  • Johnny Seven — Vittorio

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