Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster 13x30

Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster 13x30

*Oh! What a Lovely War* (1969) is a satirical British musical directed by Richard Attenborough in his directorial debut, using song, irony, and surreal staging to critique the futility and tragedy of World War I. The film features an ensemble cast including John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Dirk Bogarde, and Vanessa Redgrave. With its blend of archival imagery, battlefield absurdity, and period songs, it delivers a biting commentary on the romanticism of war versus its brutal reality.