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1966

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

Directed by Blake Edwards
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.

Duration

1h 56m

Released

August 31, 1966

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Cast13

  • James Coburn
  • Dick Shawn
  • Sergio Fantoni
  • Aldo Ray
  • Giovanna Ralli
  • Harry Morgan
  • Carroll O'Connor
  • Leon Askin
  • Thomas Hunter

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