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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966): movie guide
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) is a Comedy, War running about 116 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 49 votes. Notable cast includes James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1966-08-31
- Runtime: 116 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1966-08-31
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What is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? about?
A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the Captain this is the only way. Because of aerial reconnaissance, they must look like they are fighting. To sort this out an intelligence officer is sent in. Meanwhile the festival gets complicated with the Mayors daughter.
Cast highlights
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? features James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray, Giovanna Ralli, Harry Morgan. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1966-08-31. Runtime: 116 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (49 votes). Genres: Comedy, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is listed as Comedy, War on TMDB.
- How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? runs about 116 minutes.
- Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
- Cast highlights include James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray, Giovanna Ralli, Harry Morgan.
- Does Cinema Box stream What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
