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Oh! What a Lovely War
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OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR

"The musical shot in the arm!"

19692h 24m6.7 TMDb

Directed by Richard Attenborough

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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.

Cast

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.4
Complexity9
Humor7.9
Realism8.2
Action4.2
Darkness6.1

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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