Oh! What a Lovely War
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.
Release Year
1969
Runtime
144 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Comedy, Music, War
Story Snapshot
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.
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