Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh!
What a Lovely War is a 1969 British comedy and musical film directed by Richard Attenborough (in his directorial debut), with an ensemble cast, including Maggie Smith, Dirk Bogarde, John Gielgud, John Mills, Kenneth More, Laurence Olivier, Jack Hawkins, Corin Redgrave, Michael Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, Paul Shelley, Malcolm McFee, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Nanette Newman, Edward Fox, Susannah York, John Clements, Phyllis Calvert and Maurice Roëves.
The film is based on the stage musical
"Oh, What a Lovely War!", originated by Charles Chilton as the radio play "The Long Long Trail" in December 1961, and transferred to stage by Gerry Raffles in partnership with Joan Littlewood and her Theatre Workshop in 1963.
The title is derived from the music hall song "
Oh!
It's a Lovely War", which is one of the major numbers in the film.
John Rae (actor)
John Rae( 19 July 1896 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland- February, 1985 in Droxford, Hampshire, England) was a Scottish actor.
He appeared in films like" I Know Where I'm Going!"( 1945)," The Big Chance"( 1957)," Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment"( 1966) and" Oh!
What a Lovely War"( 1969).
Don Challis
Donald Challis( born 26 June 1929) is a British sound and dubbing editor for many critically acclaimed films, including" The Three Musketeers( 1973 live- action film) A Taste of Honey( film)" and" Help!( film)".
His most famous contribution was to" Oh!
What a Lovely War" as the sound editor, winning him a BAFTA Film Award alongside Simon Kaye for Best Film Soundtrack in 1970.
Fanny Carby
Fanny Carby
( 2 February 1925 – 20 September 2002) was a British character actress.
She had two different roles on" Coronation Street": she played Mary Hornigold in 1965, then in 1987 she took the role of Vera Duckworth's domineering mother, Amy Burton, a role she played into the following year.
Fanny's other credits include" Street" spin- off" Pardon the ExpressionOn The BusesSykes The BillIn Sickness and in Health" and" Goodnight Sweetheart".
On stage, she was a founder member of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop, and appeared in" Oh, What a Lovely War" in London and on Broadway; and also in its film version, for director Richard Attenborough.
Barbara Williams (actress)
Barbara Williams( born 1953) is a Canadian- born American actress.
Williams has starred in the 1984 Paramount film" Thief of Hearts", the 1988 film" Watchers" and the 1992 film" Oh, What a Night".
She garnered a Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Genie Awards for" Love Come Down".
Mary Wimbush
Mary Wimbush( 19 March 1924 – 31 October 2005) was an English actress whose career spanned 60 years.
Active across film, television, theatre and radio, she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1969 film" Oh!
What a Lovely War".
Her television credits included" Poldark"( 1975 – 77)," Jeeves and Wooster"( 1990 – 92), and" Century Falls"( 1993).
She was perhaps best known for her role as Julia Pargetter in BBC Radio 4's popular soap opera" The Archers", a part she played from 1992 until her death.
Donald M. Ashton
Donald M. Ashton( 26 June 1919 – 25 August 2004) was an Academy Award- nominated and BAFTA- winning English art director most noted for his work on such films as" Billy Budd"( 1962)," The Bridge on the River Kwai"( 1957)," Oh!
What a Lovely War"( 1969) and" Young Winston"( 1972).
Christian Doermer
Christian Doermer( born 5 July 1935) is a German actor and director.
He has appeared in 83 films and television shows since 1954.
He starred in the 1966 film" No Shooting Time for Foxes".
The film was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.
In 1969, Doermer appeared as a German soldier attending the Christmas truce in Sir Richard Attenborough's satirical World War I musical film" Oh!
What a Lovely War".
Doermer himself has also directed a fair number of films including documentaries and television films.
In 1962, he was one of the 26 authors of the famous Oberhausen Manifesto, demanding a change in German film.
Richard Attenborough
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough (29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014) was an English actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and politician.
He was the President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Attenborough joined the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and served in the film unit.
He went on several bombing raids over Europe and filmed action from the rear gunner's position.
He was the older brother of Sir David Attenborough, a naturalist, documenter, and broadcaster, and John Attenborough, an executive at Alfa Romeo.
He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death.
As a film director and producer, Attenborough won two Academy Awards for "Gandhi" in 1983, receiving awards for Best Picture and Best Director.
The BFI ranked "Gandhi" the 34th greatest British film of the 20th century.
He also won four BAFTA Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.
As an actor, he is best known for his roles in "Brighton RockThe Great Escape10 Rillington PlaceThe Sand PebblesMiracle on 34th Street" (1994) and "Jurassic Park".
Geoffrey Freshwater
Geoffrey Freshwater is an English actor.
His television appearances include" The Government Inspector" and the recurring character of Sgt Eric Rivers in 5 episodes of" Foyle's War".
He was also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in their 2007- 08" This England" cycle of Shakespeare's history plays.
As a young actor, Geoffrey Freshwater was engaged in 1972 for a repertory season by Newpalm Productions at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, appearing in productions such as" Oh, What a Lovely War!".
In 1982 he appeared in Alan Plater's stage play" On Your Way, Riley!" with Brian Murphy and Maureen Lipman.

Question: What is the date of death of the director of film Oh! What A Lovely War?
Answer: 24 August 2014