Drunk Lance Corporal — Oh! What a Lovely War Character Profile

About Drunk Lance Corporal

A lower-ranking British soldier who drinks with comrades to cope with the horrors of war, symbolizing the morale struggles, dark humor, and resilience of the enlisted men.

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Bates

Appears in

Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)

Role

Supporting

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