What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? 58 years old

The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of world war II !

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 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.

Credits

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Cast

Name Character
Dick Shawn He was 42, 63 years old when he died as Captain Lionel Cash
Thomas Hunter He was 33, 85 years old when he died as American GI #3
James Coburn He was 37, 74 years old when he died as Lieutenant Christian
Harry Morgan He was 50, 96 years old when he died as Major Pott
Giovanna Ralli She was 30, now 89 years old as Gina Romano
Sergio Fantoni He was 35, now 93 years old as Captain Oppo
Carroll O'Connor He was 41, 76 years old when he died as General Bolt
Leon Askin He was 58, 97 years old when he died as Colonel Kastorp
Aldo Ray He was 39, 64 years old when he died as Sergeant Rizzo

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Crew

Name Department
Blake Edwards as Director. He was 43 (88) years old when He died Directing
William Peter Blatty as Writer. He was 37 (89) years old when He died Writing
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (58 years)

The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of world war II !

  • Release day: Saturday, January 01, 1966
  • Runtime: 116 minutes