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 w..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
1966
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)

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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Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:
Release Date:

11 Nov 1966

Language:

English, German, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Director:

Blake Edwards

Writer:

William Peter Blatty (screenplay), Blake Edwards (story), Maurice Richlin (story)

Main Actors:

James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Giovanna Ralli

Plot:

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 mayor's daughter.

Production:

United Artists

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
45%