Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)

G ★ 6.7/10 144 min Comedy, Music, War United Kingdom English

Director: Richard Attenborough

Musical: Joan Littlewood
Screenplay by: Len Deighton
Writer: Joan Littlewood

Streaming: Not available

The musical shot in the arm!

Description

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.

Trailer

Top Cast

Laurence Olivier Field Marshal Sir John French

Vanessa Redgrave Sylvia Pankhurst

Maggie Smith Music Hall Star

John Mills Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig

Corin Redgrave Bertie Smith

Maurice Roëves George Smith

Ian Holm President Poincare

Juliet Mills Nurse