Oh! What a Lovely War [Limited Edition Blu-ray]

Richard Attenborough made his directorial debut in 1969 with Oh! What a Lovely War, a satirical history of World War I told through the British music hall tradition. Adapted from Joan Littlewood’s 1963 stage musical, the film restages the events of the Great War, tracing the conflict from the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914 to the Armistice of November 1918. The narrative intertwines the fortunes of the everyman Smith family with performances of popular wartime music.

Key Features & Content

• Masters of Cinema Series presentation of Oh! What a Lovely War on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world.
• Features a large ensemble cast including Dirk Bogarde, Phyllis Calvert, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, John Mills, and Susannah York.
• Directed by Richard Attenborough, whose directorial career followed this debut with films like A Bridge Too Far and Gandhi.
• Includes a 1080p HD presentation from a restoration by Paramount Pictures.
• Original English mono audio track.

Limited Edition Contents

This is a Limited Edition of 2,000 copies and includes:

• Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring original poster artwork.
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing on Oh! What a Lovely War by Andy Dougan.

Special Features

• New audio commentary with British cinema scholars Melanie Williams and Lawrence Napper.
• Archival audio commentary with director Richard Attenborough.
• Your Country Needs You – new interview with film historian Simon Brown on depictions of World War I in British cinema.
• Extensive making-of material.
• Optional English subtitles (SDH).

Specifications

• Binding/Format: Blu-ray
• Studio: Eureka Entertainment Limited
• Director: Richard Attenborough
• Actors: Dirk Bogarde, Phyllis Calvert, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, John Mills, Susannah York
• Run Time: 2 hours and 24 minutes
• Language: English
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Release Date: 29 June 2026
• Item Model Number: EKA70628

Experience Richard Attenborough's BAFTA-nominated directorial debut, a brilliant satirical look at World War I, presented here in a definitive Limited Edition Blu-ray release.