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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a american film of genre War directed by Blake Edwards released in USA on 31 august 1966 with James Coburn
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)
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Add to a movie listWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 comedy film written by William Peter Blatty and directed by Blake Edwards for the Mirisch Company. It stars James Coburn and Dick Shawn.
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A wartime outfit of U.S. soldiers is assigned to capture a village in Sicily, but upon arrival, they discover that the town has been expecting them and will willingly turn itself over to the Americans' rule, provided they are permitted to complete a soccer match and a wine festival.Actors
James Coburn
(Lieutenant Christian)
Aldo Ray
(Sergeant Rizzo)
Dick Shawn
(Captain Lionel Cash)
Sergio Fantoni
(Captain Oppo)
Giovanna Ralli
(Gina Romano)
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