Oh! What a Lovely War
The ever popular war games. With songs, battles & a few jokes.
19692h 24m6.6(52 votes)
ComedyMusicWar
Synopsis
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) is a comedy, music, and war film directed by Richard Attenborough. It stars Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, and Maggie Smith. The film runs for 2 hours 24 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 52 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War stars Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith, and John Mills, and was directed by Richard Attenborough.
How long is Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes.
When did Oh! What a Lovely War come out?
Oh! What a Lovely War was released in 1969.
What genre is Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War is a comedy, music, and war film.
Is Oh! What a Lovely War worth watching?
Oh! What a Lovely War holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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