Bertie Smith — Oh! What a Lovely War Character Profile

About Bertie Smith

One of the young Smith brothers who enlists in the army, experiences the grim reality of trench warfare, and represents the ordinary British soldier's sacrifice and disillusionment.

Character Facts

Played by

Corin Redgrave

Appears in

Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)

Role

Supporting

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