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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

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.

19661h 56mNRComedy, War

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About What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

Directors
Blake Edwards
Cast
James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray, Giovanna Ralli, Harry Morgan
Genres
Comedy, War
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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