Oh! What a Lovely War

Oh! What a Lovely War

The musical shot in the arm!

6.7 /10 49 votes
March 10, 1969 2h 24m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Richard Attenborough
Writers Joan Littlewood, Len Deighton
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Field Marshal Sir John French

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Sylvia Pankhurst

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Music Hall Star

John Mills

John Mills

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig

Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

Bertie Smith

Maurice Roëves

Maurice Roëves

George Smith

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

President Poincare

Juliet Mills

Juliet Mills

Nurse

Michael Bates

Michael Bates

Drunk Lance Corporal

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

Aide to Field-Marshal Haig

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

Stephen

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Jean-Pierre Cassel

French Colonel

Frequently Asked Questions

Oh! What a Lovely War was released on March 10, 1969.

The runtime of Oh! What a Lovely War is 2h 24m.

Oh! What a Lovely War is a Comedy, Music, War movie.

Oh! What a Lovely War has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Oh! What a Lovely War is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Oh! What a Lovely War was directed by Richard Attenborough.

The main cast of Oh! What a Lovely War includes Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith.

Oh! What a Lovely War is originally in English.