Uploaded in May 2026
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? • Movie • Rating 5.9 out of 10
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What is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? about?
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. It blends comedy, war elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Blake Edwards. With a runtime of 1h 56m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
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Cast and crew of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
The main cast includes James Coburn, Dick Shawn and Sergio Fantoni. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Blake Edwards, written by William Peter Blatty, produced by Owen Crump and Blake Edwards.
James Coburn
as Lieutenant Christian
Dick Shawn
as Captain Lionel Cash
Sergio Fantoni
as Captain Oppo
Aldo Ray
as Sergeant Rizzo
Giovanna Ralli
as Gina Romano
Harry Morgan
as Major Pott
Carroll O'Connor
as General Bolt
Leon Askin
as Colonel Kastorp
Thomas Hunter
as American GI #3
Jay Novello
as Mayor Romano
Art Lewis
as Needleman
Johnny Seven
as Vittorio
Joe Lo Presti
as Italian Soldier (uncredited)
Rico Cattani
as Benedetto
Vito Scotti
as Frederico
William Bryant
as Minow
Kurt Kreuger
as German Captain
Robert Carricart
as Cook
Ralph Manza
as Waiter
Danny Francis
as Bus Boy
Herbert Ellis
as Lumpe
Ken Wales
as Pfc. Blair
Ken Del Conte
as American GI
Thomas Hunter
as American GI
Jerry Martin
as Villager
Herb Andress
as German Lieutenant (uncredited)
Vincent Barbi
as Italian Soldier (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Ted Christy
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Vic Christy
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Mario Cimino
as Italian Villager (uncredited)
Bob Cornwell
as Soldier (uncredited)
Carol Daniels
as Den Mother (uncredited)
Louise De Carlo
as Village Woman (uncredited)
Horst Ebersberg
as German Officer (uncredited)
Carl Ekberg
as Adolf Hitler (uncredited)
Sondra Farrell
as Village Woman (uncredited)
Phil Garris
as Italian Soldier (uncredited)
Horst Graf
as German Soldier (uncredited)
Raven Grey Eagle
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Ivana Kislinger
as Italian Girl (uncredited)
Seymour Koenig
as Soldier (uncredited)
James Lanphier
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Emily LaRue
as Village Woman (uncredited)
Karla Most
as Italian Girl (uncredited)
Richard Niles
as Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Benito Prezia
as Italian Soldier (uncredited)
Jeanne Rainer
as Village Woman (uncredited)