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How I Won the War

1967, Comedy/War, 1h 49m

16 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Captured by German soldiers, British officer Ernest Goodbody (Michael Crawford) details his history as a commanding officer. While he describes himself as a noble and heroic officer, the truth is that he is a bumbling idiot whose own ineptitude and idiocy ends up costing the lives of most of his company. As his own men continue to drop like flies, their ghosts remain on the battlefield, marching along with their commanding officer even after death.
  • Genre:
    Comedy, War
  • Original Language:
    English (United Kingdom)
  • Director:
    Richard Lester
  • Producer:
    Richard Lester
  • Writer:
    Charles Wood
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Cast & Crew

Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford
Lt. Goodbody
John Lennon
John Lennon
Gripweed
Roy Kinnear
Roy Kinnear
Clapper
Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Juniper
Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
Grapple
Lee Montague
Lee Montague
Transom
Alexander Knox
Alexander Knox
American General
Jack Hedley
Jack Hedley
Melancholy Musketeer
Richard Lester
Richard Lester
Director
Richard Lester
Richard Lester
Producer
Charles Wood
Charles Wood
Writer
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