Oh! What a Lovely War
"The musical shot in the arm!"
Originally released in 1969. Oh! What a Lovely War is a comedy/music film. directed by Richard Attenborough. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, and Maggie Smith
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Olivier
as Field Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa Redgrave
as Sylvia Pankhurst
Maggie Smith
as Music Hall Star
John Mills
as Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin Redgrave
as Bertie Smith
Maurice Roëves
as George Smith
Ian Holm
as President Poincare
Juliet Mills
as Nurse
Michael Bates
as Drunk Lance Corporal
Edward Fox
as Aide to Field-Marshal Haig
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Accord Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oh! What a Lovely War about?
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.
Who directed Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War was directed by Richard Attenborough.
How long is Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Oh! What a Lovely War released?
Oh! What a Lovely War was released on March 10, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oh! What a Lovely War?
The main cast of Oh! What a Lovely War includes Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith, John Mills, Corin Redgrave.