Movie

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

“The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of World War II!”

★ 5.9(47)19661h 56m

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: Blake Edwards
Release date: 1966-08-31
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? — trailer

About What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by Blake Edwards, starring James Coburn, Dick Shawn and Sergio Fantoni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

James Coburn

Lieutenant Christian

Dick Shawn

Captain Lionel Cash

Sergio Fantoni

Captain Oppo

Aldo Ray

Sergeant Rizzo

Giovanna Ralli

Gina Romano

Harry Morgan

Major Pott

Carroll O'Connor

General Bolt

Leon Askin

Colonel Kastorp

Thomas Hunter

American GI #3

Jay Novello

Mayor Romano

Art Lewis

Needleman

Johnny Seven

Vittorio

Themes & keywords

world war ii

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? in Italy?+

In Italy, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? on Netflix?+

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??+

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??+

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? stars James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray and Giovanna Ralli.

When did What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? come out?+

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a 1966 movie directed by Blake Edwards.

What genre is What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??+

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is Comedy and War film.

Who directed What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??+

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was directed by Blake Edwards.