What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966): Cast
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 war comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring Harry Morgan as Major Pott, James Coburn and Dick Shawn. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? About?
The premise of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? without spoilers.
During WWII a by‑the‑book captain must capture a strategic Italian village. The defenders will surrender only if they can hold a festival first. The lieutenant argues this is the only solution, but aerial reconnaissance forces a fake battle. An intelligence officer is sent to oversee the ruse, while the mayor’s daughter complicates the celebration.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cigar smoking
- sicily
- m1 carbine rifle
- drunken man
- stadium
- reference to hermann goering
- by the book
- willys jeep
- thompson sub machine gun with box magazine
- m1 garand rifle with bayonet
- kissing in public
- drunken soldier
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- whispering in someone's ear
- obscene arm gesture
- upside down camera shot
- confetti
- line dance
- toasting with a drink
- handstand
- falling into a water fountain
- playing poker
- pigeon on a machine gun
- hangover
- sleeping in a bathtub
- reference to hannibal
- water poured over head
- wine poured on head
- goat
- escape from jail
- falling down stairs
- throwing eggs
- shovel
- yawning
- white flag
- thrown through a window
- aerial reconnaissance
- reference to john wayne
- eating a paper message
- lost in a catacomb
- m 4 sherman tank
- m 7 priest self propelled howitzer
- m1919 browning machine gun
- police whistle
- applause
- explosion
- faked death
- jeep mounted m1917 browning machine gun
- kubelwagen
- sonderkraftfahrzeug 251
- hearing voices
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Cast & Characters
Harry Morgan leads the cast as Major Pott, with James Coburn as Lieutenant Christian and Dick Shawn as Captain Lionel Cash. Directed by Blake Edwards; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
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Harry Morgan as Major Pott -
James Coburn as Lieutenant Christian -
Dick Shawn as Captain Lionel Cash - Aldo Ray as Sergeant Rizzo
Also Starring in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
· 9 more- Giovanna Ralli Gina Romano
- Jay Novello Mayor Romano
- Leon Askin Colonel Kastorp
- Carroll O'Connor General Bolt
- Sergio Fantoni Captain Oppo
- Art Lewis Needleman
- Johnny Seven Vittorio
- Thomas Hunter American GI #3
- Joe Lo Presti Italian Soldier (uncredited)
More from Blake Edwards
More films directed by Blake Edwards, best-rated first: Victor Victoria, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and A Shot in the Dark.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Trailers & Videos
The trailer of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?.
Cars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
9 cars on screen, including the 1941 Dodge WC 6 and the 1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A.
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1941 Dodge WC 6 Important role -
1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A Important role -
1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
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1944 Chrysler M4 A3 (76)W HVSS Sherman Minor role
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “¿Qué hiciste en la guerra, papi?” and “Qué hiciste en la guerra, papi”.
- Also known as
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- ¿Qué hiciste en la guerra, papi?
- Qué hiciste en la guerra, papi
- Τι Έκανες Στον Πόλεμο
- Μπαμπά;
- Papà, ma che cosa hai fatto in guerra?
- Was hast du denn im Krieg gemacht
- Pappi?
- Qu'as-tu fait à la guerre, papa ?
- Що ти робив на війні, татку?
- Что ты делал на войне, папа?
- Mit csináltál a háborúban, papa?
- Co robiłeś na wojnie, tatku?
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- 地上最大の脱出作戦
- 왓 디드 유 두 인 더 워
- 대디?
- Què vas fer a la guerra, papa?
- 异想天开大逃亡
- Papai
- Você Foi Herói?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Man Called Sarge, War Italian Style and At War with the Army.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? released?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was released on August 31, 1966.
Who directed What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? stars Harry Morgan as Major Pott, James Coburn as Lieutenant Christian and Dick Shawn as Captain Lionel Cash, among 13 credited actors.
Does What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? have a post-credit scene?
No. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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