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Oh! What a Lovely War

As the Smith family's optimism wanes, three brothers' naivety about World War I is shattered by the brutal realities of trench warfare.

A musical drama about World War I, focusing on the Smith family's experience, with scenes inspired by famous and infamous events like the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the Christmas truce, and the tragic fate of Irish soldiers.

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Main Cast

Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierField Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveSylvia Pankhurst
Maggie SmithMaggie SmithMusic Hall Star
John MillsJohn MillsField Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin RedgraveCorin RedgraveBertie Smith
Maurice RoëvesMaurice RoëvesGeorge Smith
Ian HolmIan HolmPresident Poincare
Juliet MillsJuliet MillsNurse
Michael BatesMichael BatesDrunk Lance Corporal
Edward FoxEdward FoxAide to Field-Marshal Haig
Dirk BogardeDirk BogardeStephen
Jean-Pierre CasselJean-Pierre CasselFrench Colonel
John ClementsJohn ClementsGen. von Moltke
John GielgudJohn GielgudCount Leopold Von Berchtold
Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsEmperor Franz Josef
Kenneth MoreKenneth MoreKaiser Wilhelm II
Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveGen. Sir Henry Wilson
Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonSir Edward Grey
Susannah YorkSusannah YorkEleanor
Robert FlemyngRobert FlemyngStaff Officer in Gassed Trench
Paul DanemanPaul DanemanCzar Nicholas II
Guy MiddletonGuy MiddletonGen. Sir William Robertson
Angela ThorneAngela ThorneElizabeth May 'Betty' Smith
Wendy AllnuttWendy AllnuttFlorence Victoria 'Flo' Smith
Colin FarrellColin FarrellHarry Arnold Smith
Malcolm McFeeMalcolm McFeeFrederick Percy 'Freddie' Smith
John RaeJohn RaeGrandpa Smith
Paul ShelleyPaul ShelleyJack Henry Smith
Kim SmithKim SmithRichard 'Dickie' Smith
Mary WimbushMary WimbushMary Emma Smith
John OwensJohn OwensSeamus Moore
Vincent BallVincent BallAustralian Soldier
Penelope AllenPenelope AllenSolo Chorus Girl
Pia ColomboPia ColomboEstaminet Singer
Isabel DeanIsabel DeanSir John French's Lady
Christian DoermerChristian DoermerFritz
Joe MeliaJoe MeliaThe Photographer
Nanette NewmanNanette NewmanNurse
Cecil ParkerCecil ParkerSir John
Natasha ParryNatasha ParrySir William Robertson's Lady
Gerald SimGerald SimChaplain
Thorley WaltersThorley WaltersStaff Officer
Anthony AinleyAnthony Ainley3rd Aide
Geoffrey DaviesGeoffrey DaviesAide to Haig
Fanny CarbyFanny CarbyMill Girl
Peter GilmorePeter GilmorePte Burgess
Ben HowardBen HowardPte Garbett
Norman JonesNorman JonesScottish Soldier
Angus LennieAngus LennieScottish Soldier
Paddy JoycePaddy JoyceIrish Soldier
Harry LockeHarry LockeHeckler
Ron PemberRon PemberCorporal
Marianne StoneMarianne StoneMill Girl
Christine NoonanChristine NoonanMill Girl (uncredited)
Derek NewarkDerek NewarkShooting Gallery Proprietor
Clifford MollisonClifford MollisonHeckler
Norman BirdNorman BirdTraining Sgt (uncredited)
Jeremy ChildJeremy ChildWealthy Young Man (uncredited)
Richard DaviesRichard DaviesSergeant in Burial Party (uncredited)
Stanley LeborStanley LeborSoldier (uncredited)
Jane SeymourJane SeymourChorus Girl (uncredited)
Wensley PitheyWensley PitheyArchduke Ferdinand (uncredited)
Meriel ForbesMeriel ForbesLady Pamela Grey
David LodgeDavid LodgeRecruiting Sergeant at Music Hall
Cecilia DarbyCecilia DarbySir Henry Wilson's Lady
George GhentGeorge GhentHeckler at Pankhurst Speech
Dorothy ReynoldsDorothy ReynoldsHeckler at Pankhurst Speech
John TriggerJohn TriggerOfficer at Railway Station
Phyllis CalvertPhyllis CalvertLady Dorothy Haig
Charlotte AttenboroughCharlotte AttenboroughEmma Smith - Age 8 (uncredited)
Roy BeckRoy BeckAmerican GI (uncredited)
Christopher CabotChristopher CabotSoldier in Shell Hole (uncredited)
Frank CodaFrank CodaSoldier in 'Goodbyee' (uncredited)
Ambrose CoghillAmbrose CoghillHis Father (uncredited)
John Dunn-HillJohn Dunn-HillIrish Soldier (uncredited)
Ray EdwardsRay Edwards3rd Staff Officer in Ballroom (uncredited)
Charles FarrellCharles FarrellPoliceman (uncredited)
Hermione FarthingaleHermione FarthingaleChorus Girl (uncredited)
Frank ForsythFrank ForsythPresident Woodrow Wilson (uncredited)
John GabrielJohn GabrielNikolai Lenin (uncredited)
Carole GrayCarole GrayChorus Girl (uncredited)
Richard HowardRichard HowardYoung Soldier at Mons (uncredited)
John HusseyJohn HusseySoldier on Balcony (uncredited)
Dolores JudsonDolores JudsonHaig's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Ruth KettlewellRuth KettlewellDuchess Sophie (uncredited)
Richard LoringRichard LoringSoldier in 'Goodbyee' (uncredited)
Tom MarshallTom MarshallSoldier in 'Goodbyee' (uncredited)
Anthony MortonAnthony MortonItalian Military Attaché (uncredited)
Steve PlytasSteve PlytasTurkish Military Attaché (uncredited)
David ScheuerDavid ScheuerFrench Soldier (uncredited)
Guy StandevenGuy StandevenAmerican Officer (uncredited)
Pippa SteelPippa SteelScoreboard Girl (uncredited)
P.G. StephensP.G. StephensIrish Soldier (uncredited)
Tony ThawntonTony ThawntonOfficer on Telephone (uncredited)
Bette VivianBette VivianHeckler at Pankhurst Speech (uncredited)
Tony VogelTony VogelGerman Soldier (uncredited)
Arthur WhiteArthur WhiteSergeant in Dugout (uncredited)
Michael WolfMichael WolfGerman Officer (uncredited)
John WoodnuttJohn WoodnuttBritish Officer (uncredited)
Mary YeomansMary YeomansScoreboard Girl (uncredited)
Norman ShelleyNorman ShelleyStaff Officer in Ballroom

Creators

Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughDirector
Joan LittlewoodJoan LittlewoodWriter
Len DeightonLen DeightonScreenplay

Oh! What a Lovely War Videos

Oh! What a Lovely War - 1969 - Trailer

Oh! What a Lovely War - 1969 - Trailer

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12 Bombed Last Night (aka Drunk Last Night, Goddamned Dutch)

Info about Oh! What a Lovely War

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Accord Productions

Originally Released: United States, Mar 10, 1969

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Musical, War

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