How I Won the War

(1967)Directed by Richard Lester109 minComedy, War
"There's been some marvelous advances in surgery, thanks to war!"

An inept British WWII commander leads his troops to a series of misadventures in North Africa and Europe.

Michael Crawfordas Goodbody
John Lennonas Gripweed
Roy Kinnearas Clapper
Lee Montagueas Transom
Jack MacGowranas Juniper
Michael Hordernas Grapple
Jack Hedleyas Melancholy Musketeer
Ronald Laceyas Spool
James Cossinsas Drogue
Ewan Hooperas Dooley
Alexander Knoxas American General
Robert Hardyas British General
Sheila Hancockas Mrs. Clapper's Friend
MDMick Dillonas 1st Replacement
Kenneth Colleyas 2nd Replacement
Charles Dyeras Happy Trousered Man
Dandy Nicholsas 1st Old Lady
Gretchen Franklinas 2nd Old Lady
Richard Pearsonas Old Man at Alamein
NCNorman Chappellas Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein
Jack Mayas Toby
Bryan Pringleas Reporter
Peter Gravesas Staff Officer