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Catch-22

1970 • 2h 1m •
War Comedy
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★ 6.7/10
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Catch-22

A WWII military pilot makes a valiant effort to be certified insane in order to be excused from flying missions. But there's a catch.

"The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally."

Top Billed Cast

Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Capt. John Yossarian
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
Col. Cathcart
Richard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
Maj. Danby
Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel
Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford
Jack Gilford
Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck Henry
Buck Henry
Lt. Col. Korn
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart
Maj. Major Major
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman

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2023-06-19

Alan Arkin is "Yossarian" - a flight bombardier determined to get himself invalided home from combat during WWII. He's been dropping bombs on Italy for ages and is tired of being shot at and is also becoming less sure of his chances of survival each time. He is also quite suspicious of his CO - "Cathcart" (Martin Balsam) who seems to make sure that every time a tour of duty ends, there is another reason for him to stick around. How to get home? Well, he hits on a plan that will bring his mental acuity under suspicion. Thing is, this plan is not without risks and what now ensues is quite a comp...