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Musicals of 1969

Oh! What a Lovely War | UK | 1969 | DCP | 139 min. Director: Richard Attenborough

Event Details

Date
Friday, February 12, 2016
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave
Cheerful Brighton Pier provides the metaphorical backdrop for this anti-war musical, which follows the archetypal Smith family through the events of World War I. Featuring a who’s who of great British actors—including also Ralph Richardson, Maggie Smith and Dirk Bogarde—this star-studded adaptation marks the directorial debut of actor Attenborough. (AM)
Cost
Free

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