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Catch-22
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User Rating:
7.1/10   8,948 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Joseph Heller (novel)
Buck Henry (screenplay)
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Release Date:
24 June 1970 (USA) more
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Plot:
A man is trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 nominations more
User Comments:
But wait, there's a catch.... more (104 total)

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Runtime:
122 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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According to writer Nora Ephron in a March 16, 1969 New York Times article, Jack Lemmon had "originally wanted to play Yossarian" in a film version of Joseph Heller's book. more
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When Major Major begins talking to Sgt Towser in his office about when others can see him, a portrait of FDR can be seen hanging on the wall behind his desk. During the scene, Major Major walks away from, then back to his desk twice more, and each time the portrait is seen, it has changed - from FDR to Winston Churchill to Joseph Stalin. This was an inside joke, done intentionally by the filmmakers to further emphasize the dream like state of the film. more
Quotes:
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Lt. Col. Korn, XO: [speaking to Yossarian] All you have to do is be our pal.
Colonel Cathcart: Say nice things about us.
Lt. Col. Korn, XO: Tell the folks at home what a good job we're doing. Take our offer Yossarian.
Colonel Cathcart: Either that or a court-martial for desertion.
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Una furtiva lacrima more

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What does the "22" in the title refer to?
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29 out of 32 people found the following comment useful.
But wait, there's a catch...., 6 November 2004
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Author: George Mejia from Melbourne, Australia

The first time I watched this movie, I was about 13 years old, and I loved it. Over the years I have watched this movie on more than one occasion and I still loved it. It inspired me to read the book, I watched it again, and guess what, I still loved it.

The movie like the book has a non-linear time line which may confuse some people, but if you concentrate you will have no problems following the story (even on the first viewing). The structure of the film is what gives it such a high re-watch value, each time you watch you'll find something new about it.

The stellar cast, give performances which vary in quality, with some of the smallest roles being extremely entertaining, but overall the ensemble delivers the goods. The direction is tight given the complex structure and the amount of material covered in the book.

This film always gets compared to *M*A*S*H*, which is also a good film, but I find Catch-22 provides more laughs while delivering, the more serious, anti-war message.

If you haven't watched this movie yet, I highly recommend it.

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