

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of World War II!
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
Joe Lo Presti
Italian Soldier (uncredited)

Rico Cattani
Benedetto

Vito Scotti
Frederico
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Storyline
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.
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