What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966, English. 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Blake EdwardsDirector
- James CoburnLieutenant Christian
- Dick ShawnCaptain Lionel Cash
- Sergio FantoniCaptain Oppo
- Aldo RaySergeant Rizzo
- Giovanna RalliGina Romano
- Harry MorganMajor Pott
- Carroll O'ConnorGeneral Bolt
- Leon AskinColonel Kastorp
- Thomas HunterAmerican GI #3
- Jay NovelloMayor Romano
- Art LewisNeedleman
- Johnny SevenVittorio
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin, William Peter Blatty
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?: quick answers
Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? on?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
If you liked What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, try The Secret War of Harry Frigg, Oh! What a Lovely War, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
Who directed What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) was directed by Blake Edwards and stars James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni.