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Oh! What a Lovely War(1969)
Status: Released
Date: 1969-03-10
67%
45 Votes
Time: 2h 18m
The musical shot in the arm!
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.
Languages: German, French, English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Accord Productions
Movie: Oh! What a Lovely War
Top 10 Billed Cast
Laurence Olivier
Field Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa Redgrave
Sylvia Pankhurst
Maggie Smith
Music Hall Star
John Mills
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin Redgrave
Bertie Smith
Maurice Roëves
George Smith
Ian Holm
President Poincare
Juliet Mills
Nurse
Michael Bates
Drunk Lance Corporal
Edward Fox
Aide to Field-Marshal Haig
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