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Oh! What a Lovely War

  • 1969
  • G
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.6K
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Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
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The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.

  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writers
    • Charles Chilton
    • Ted Allan
    • Len Deighton
  • Stars
    • Wendy Allnutt
    • Colin Farrell
    • Malcolm McFee
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Attenborough
    • Writers
      • Charles Chilton
      • Ted Allan
      • Len Deighton
    • Stars
      • Wendy Allnutt
      • Colin Farrell
      • Malcolm McFee
    • 79User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    Wendy Allnutt
    Wendy Allnutt
    • Florence Victoria 'Flo' Smith
    Colin Farrell
    • Harry Arnold Smith
    Malcolm McFee
    • Frederick Percy 'Freddie' Smith
    John Rae
    • Grandpa Smith
    Corin Redgrave
    Corin Redgrave
    • Bertram Biddle 'Bertie' Smith
    Maurice Roëves
    Maurice Roëves
    • George Patrick Michael Smith
    Paul Shelley
    Paul Shelley
    • Jack Henry Smith
    Kim Smith
    • Richard 'Dickie' Smith
    Angela Thorne
    Angela Thorne
    • Elizabeth May 'Betty' Smith
    Mary Wimbush
    Mary Wimbush
    • Mary Emma Smith
    Vincent Ball
    Vincent Ball
    • Australian Soldier
    Pia Colombo
    • Estaminet Singer
    Paul Daneman
    Paul Daneman
    • Czar Nicholas II
    Isabel Dean
    Isabel Dean
    • Sir John French's Lady
    Christian Doermer
    Christian Doermer
    • Fritz
    Robert Flemyng
    Robert Flemyng
    • Major Mallory - Staff Officer in Gassed Trench
    Meriel Forbes
    Meriel Forbes
    • Lady Pamela Grey
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • President Raymond Poincaré
    • Director
      • Richard Attenborough
    • Writers
      • Charles Chilton
      • Ted Allan
      • Len Deighton
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The song "La Chanson de Craonne" ("Adieu la Vie"), sung by Pia Colombo (Estaminet Singer) in this movie, commemorates a mutiny in 1917 by French troops. Merely singing it was considered an act of mutiny, and it was banned in France until 1974. During the war, a reward of one million francs and immediate honorable release from the Army was offered for the identity of the author, but never claimed.
    • Goofs
      Sir Edward Grey (Ralph Richardson) is shown early in the film being accompanied by his wife, described in the credits as Lady Pamela Grey. In fact, Grey did not marry Pamela (nee Wyndham, and the widow of Lord Glenconer) until 1922.
    • Quotes
      • Soldier Singer: It was Christmas Day in the cookhouse, the happiest time of the year, Men's hearts were full of gladness and their bellies full of beer, When up popped Private Shorthouse, his face as bold as brass, He said We don't want your Christmas pudding, you can stick it up your... tidings of co-omfort and joy, comfort and joy, o-oh ti-idings of co-omfort and joy. It was Christmas Day in the harem, the eunuchs were standing 'round, And hundreds of beautiful women were stretched out on the ground, Along came the big bad Sultan, and gazed on his marble halls, He said Whaddya want for Christmas boys, and the eunuchs answered... tidings of co-omfort and joy, comfort and joy, o-oh ti-idings of comfort and joy.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: The principal statements made by the historical characters in this film are based on documentary evidence and the words of the songs are those sung by the troops during the First World War
    • Connections
      Featured in Love Tory: A Film Portrait of Alan Clark (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh, It's a Lovely War
      (uncredited)
      Written by John Long and Maurice Scott
      Performed by John Mills and chorus

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 3, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Kakav divan rat!
    • Filming locations
      • Brighton Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Accord Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $801,591
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 24m(144 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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