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.
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The Soldiers Rehearse For Battle
The Soldiers Do Damage Control
Will You Surrender?
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Frequently asked questions about What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
Where can I watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? in the United States?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? stars James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray, and Giovanna Ralli. Blake Edwards is the director.
How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
When did What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? come out?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was released on August 31, 1966.
Which studio made What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was produced by United Artists and The Mirisch Company in the United States.
What languages is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? in?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is in Italian, German, and English, and its original language is English.
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