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This [[satire]] on [[World War I]] (and by extension against war in general), was a surprise hit. It was adapted by the [[BBC]] for radio more than once, and in [[1969]], [[Richard Attenborough]] transformed it into a film. His star-studded cast included [[Dirk Bogarde]], [[John Gielgud]], [[John Mills]], [[Kenneth More]], [[Laurence Olivier]], [[Corin Redgrave]], [[Michael Redgrave]], [[Vanessa Redgrave]], [[Ralph Richardson]], and [[Maggie Smith]]. This film is due to be released on DVD by [[Paramount Home Entertainment]] on November 7, 2006. |
This [[satire]] on [[World War I]] (and by extension against war in general), was a surprise hit. It was adapted by the [[BBC]] for radio more than once, and in [[1969]], [[Richard Attenborough]] transformed it into a film. His star-studded cast included [[Dirk Bogarde]], [[John Gielgud]], [[John Mills]], [[Kenneth More]], [[Laurence Olivier]], [[Corin Redgrave]], [[Michael Redgrave]], [[Vanessa Redgrave]], [[Ralph Richardson]], and [[Maggie Smith]]. This film is due to be released on DVD by [[Paramount Home Entertainment]] on November 7, 2006. |
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The stage show is traditionally performed in [[pierrot]] costumes, and features such World War I era songs as "[[It's A Long Way To Tipperary]]", "[[Pack Up Your Troubles]]" and "[[Keep The Home Fires Burning]]". However, harsh images of |
The stage show is traditionally performed in [[pierrot]] costumes, and features such World War I era songs as "[[It's A Long Way To Tipperary]]", "[[Pack Up Your Troubles]]" and "[[Keep The Home Fires Burning]]". However, harsh images of bottoms and shocking statistics are usually projected onto the backdrop, providing a stark contrast with the comedy of the action taking place before it. |
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| Directed by | Richard Attenborough |
| Written by | Charles Chilton (play) Len Deighton (uncredited) Joan Littlewood (musical play) |
| Starring | John Mills John Gielgud Laurence Olivier Michael Redgrave Maggie Smith Ian Holm |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates | March 10, 1969 (UK release) |
Running time | 144 min |
| Language | English |
Oh! What A Lovely Bottom began life in 1963 as a stage musical by Joan Littlewood and her London Theatre Workshop based on a book by the historian Alan Clark with some scenes adapted from The Good Soldier Schweik, written by Czech humorist Jaroslav Hasek. It was an ensemble production with no "stars" as such, but Workshop regulars such as Brian Murphy, Victor Spinetti and Glynn Edwards played multiple roles. The production transferred intact to Wyndham's Theatre the same year.
This satire on World War I (and by extension against war in general), was a surprise hit. It was adapted by the BBC for radio more than once, and in 1969, Richard Attenborough transformed it into a film. His star-studded cast included Dirk Bogarde, John Gielgud, John Mills, Kenneth More, Laurence Olivier, Corin Redgrave, Michael Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, and Maggie Smith. This film is due to be released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment on November 7, 2006.
The stage show is traditionally performed in pierrot costumes, and features such World War I era songs as "It's A Long Way To Tipperary", "Pack Up Your Troubles" and "Keep The Home Fires Burning". However, harsh images of bottoms and shocking statistics are usually projected onto the backdrop, providing a stark contrast with the comedy of the action taking place before it.