Oh! What a Lovely War
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The musical shot in the arm!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Music, War
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Laurence OlivierField Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa RedgraveSylvia Pankhurst
Maggie SmithMusic Hall Star
John MillsField Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin RedgraveBertie Smith
Maurice RoëvesGeorge Smith
Ian HolmPresident Poincare
Juliet MillsNurse
Michael BatesDrunk Lance Corporal
Edward FoxAide to Field-Marshal Haig🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oh! What a Lovely War about?
- 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.
- Who directed Oh! What a Lovely War?
- Oh! What a Lovely War was directed by Richard Attenborough.
- When was Oh! What a Lovely War released?
- Oh! What a Lovely War was released on March 10, 1969.
- How long is Oh! What a Lovely War?
- Oh! What a Lovely War has a runtime of 2h 24m.
- Where can I track Oh! What a Lovely War?
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