Production Credits How I Won the War
How I Won the War
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought How I Won the War to life.
The Cast
32 Members

Michael CrawfordGoodbody

John LennonGripweed

Roy KinnearClapper

Lee MontagueTransom

Jack MacGowranJuniper

Michael HordernGrapple

Jack HedleyMelancholy Musketeer

Ronald LaceySpool

James CossinsDrogue

Ewan HooperDooley

Karl Michael VoglerOdlebog

Alexander KnoxAmerican General

Robert HardyBritish General

Sheila HancockMrs. Clapper's Friend
Mick Dillon1st Replacement

Kenneth Colley2nd Replacement

Charles DyerHappy Trousered Man

Dandy Nichols1st Old Lady

Gretchen Franklin2nd Old Lady

Richard PearsonOld Man at Alamein
Norman ChappellHenry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein

Jack MayToby

Bryan PringleReporter

Peter GravesStaff Officer

Paul DanemanSkipper
Bill DysartParatrooper

Pauline TaylorWoman in Desert
John RonaneOperator
Fanny CarbyMrs Clapper

John JunkinLarge Child
John TrenamanDriver

Norman MitchellButcher
Technical Crew
Top Credits

Richard LesterDirector
Charles WoodScreenplay

David WatkinDirector of Photography
John Victor-SmithEditor

Richard LesterProducer