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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

NR19661h 56mBlake Edwards
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%

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"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.

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World War Ii

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

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…

Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? stars James Coburn (Lieutenant Christian), Dick Shawn (Captain Lionel Cash), Sergio Fantoni (Captain Oppo), Aldo Ray (Sergeant Rizzo), Giovanna Ralli (Gina Romano). The film was directed by Blake Edwards.

How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated NR.

Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? worth watching?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Comedy, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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