Duration
155 minutes
Quick Summary
First World War musical, starring Ralph Richardson
About This Program
First World War musical, comprising a series of satirical sketches highlighting the futility of conflict from the perspective of the ordinary soldiers - many from the same family - and covering famous historical moments, including the Christmas truce. Richard Attenborough's directorial debut, starring Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, John Mills and John Gielgud
Oh! What a Lovely War broadcasts on Sky Arts HD at 12:05pm, Saturday, 20 December 2025. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD113Virgin123
Production Details
Year1969
Runtime136 mins
DirectorRichard Attenborough
Cast & Crew
RA
Richard AttenboroughDirector
RR
Ralph Richardsonas Sir Edward Grey
JM
John Millsas Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
IH
Ian Holmas President Poincare
SY
Susannah Yorkas Eleanor
JH
Jack Hawkinsas Emperor Franz Josef
LO
Laurence Olivieras Field Marshal Sir John French
JG
John Gielgudas Count Leopold Von Berchtold
MR
Michael Redgraveas Gen Sir Henry Wilson

