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The musical shot in the arm! - Oh! What a Lovely War
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Title: Oh! What a Lovely War

Release Date: 10 Mar 1969

Runtime: 2h 18m

Genre: Comedy, Music, War

Director: Paramount Pictures, Accord Productions

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Accord Productions

Overview: The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (41 votes)

Cast

  • Field Marshal Sir John French: Laurence Olivier
  • Sylvia Pankhurst: Vanessa Redgrave
  • Music Hall Star: Maggie Smith
  • Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig: John Mills
  • Bertie Smith: Corin Redgrave
  • George Smith: Maurice Roëves
  • President Poincare: Ian Holm
  • Nurse: Juliet Mills
  • Drunk Lance Corporal: Michael Bates
  • Aide to Field-Marshal Haig: Edward Fox
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