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How I Won the War is a 1967 British black comedy film starring Michael Crawford, Jack MacGowran, Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague, and John Lennon in his only non-musical acting role. The film, which was directed and produced by Richard Lester, is based upon the 1963 novel of the same name by Patrick Ryan.
- Richard Lester
- Richard Lester
- How I Won the War, by Patrick Ryan
- Charles Wood
A satirical war film directed by Richard Lester and starring Michael Crawford and John Lennon. It follows the misfortunes of a British officer and his men in North Africa and Europe during World War II.
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- Comedy, War
- Richard Lester
- 1967-10-23
Roger Ebert criticizes Richard Lester's anti-war comedy for being too clever and shallow, and not daring enough to show the horrors of war. He compares it to "Dr. Strangelove" and praises John Lennon's performance.
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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...
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- Michael Crawford
- Richard Lester
- Petersham Pictures
A British lieutenant recounts his wartime adventures to a German officer, but his story is full of blunders and misfortunes. The film features Beatle John Lennon and Roy Kinnear as two of his inept soldiers.
A film adaptation of Patrick Ryan's novel, directed by Richard Lester and starring Michael Crawford, John Lennon and Roy Kinnear. It depicts the absurdity and chaos of war through the eyes of a group of incompetent and eccentric soldiers.
