Catch-22 (1970)

  • R
  • 06/24/1970 (US)
  • War, Comedy
  • 2h 1m

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

Overview

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.

Buck Henry

Screenplay

Mike Nichols

Director

Joseph Heller

Novel

Cast

Alan Arkin's headshot

Alan Arkin

Capt. John Yossarian
Martin Balsam's headshot

Martin Balsam

Col. Cathcart
Richard Benjamin's headshot

Richard Benjamin

Maj. Danby
Art Garfunkel's headshot

Art Garfunkel

Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford's headshot

Jack Gilford

Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck Henry's headshot

Buck Henry

Lt. Col. Korn
Bob Newhart's headshot

Bob Newhart

Maj. Major Major
Anthony Perkins's headshot

Anthony Perkins

Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman

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