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Oh! What a Lovely War
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Oh! What a Lovely War

Mon, Mar 10, 1969
  • Comedy
  • Music
  • War
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 3, 1969
GB
  • In CinemasMon, Mar 10, 1969
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 28, 1969
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    as Field Marshal Sir John French
  • Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    as Sylvia Pankhurst
  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    as Music Hall Star
  • John Mills
    John Mills
    as Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
  • Corin Redgrave
    Corin Redgrave
    as Bertie Smith
  • Maurice Roëves
    Maurice Roëves
    as George Smith
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