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24 June 1970 (USA)
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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
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(8 articles)
Oscar Comes Early for Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman & Gordon Willis
(From E! Online - Movies and Television. 15 November 2009, 4:15 PM, PST)
Oscar Comes Early for Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman & Gordon Willis
(From E! Online. 15 November 2009, 4:15 PM, PST)
(From E! Online - Movies and Television. 15 November 2009, 4:15 PM, PST)
Oscar Comes Early for Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman & Gordon Willis
(From E! Online. 15 November 2009, 4:15 PM, PST)
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But wait, there's a catch....
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alan Arkin | ... | Capt. John Yossarian |
 | Martin Balsam | ... | Col. Cathcart |
| Richard Benjamin | ... | Maj. Danby |
| Art Garfunkel | ... | Capt. Nately (as Arthur Garfunkel) |
 | Jack Gilford | ... | Dr. 'Doc' Daneeka |
| Buck Henry | ... | Lt. Col. Korn |
 | Bob Newhart | ... | Maj. Major Major Major |
 | Anthony Perkins | ... | Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman |
| Paula Prentiss | ... | Nurse Duckett |
 | Martin Sheen | ... | 1st Lt. Dobbs |
 | Jon Voight | ... | 1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder |
 | Orson Welles | ... | Brig. Gen. Dreedle |
| Seth Allen | ... | Hungry Joe |
| Bob Balaban | ... | Capt. Orr |
| Susanne Benton | ... | Dreedle's WAC |
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122 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
West Germany:16 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Hungary:14 |
Sweden:15 |
Netherlands:AL (2003) (DVD) |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:16 (1971) |
Portugal:(Banned) (1970-1974) |
UK:15 (video rating) |
USA:R |
Iceland:12
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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.
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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.
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[first lines]
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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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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Sex and the City: Catch-38 (#6.15)" (2004)
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Soundtrack:
Una furtiva lacrima
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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.