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Catch-22 is a 1970 American satirical black comedy war film adapted from the 1961 novel of the same name by Joseph Heller. In creating a black comedy revolving around the "lunatic characters" of Heller's satirical anti-war novel set at a fictional Mediterranean base during World War II, director Mike Nichols and screenwriter Buck Henry (also in the cast) worked on the film script for two years, converting Heller's complex novel to the medium of film.

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1970 · 2h 1m · War · Comedy

TMDB 6.7/10 (364 votes)

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.

Directed by Mike Nichols

Box office $25M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Mike NicholsDirector

Alan Arkinas Capt. John Yossarian

Martin Balsamas Col. Cathcart

Richard Benjaminas Maj. Danby

Art Garfunkelas Capt. Nately

Jack Gilfordas Dr. "Doc" Daneeka

Buck Henryas Lt. Col. Korn

Bob Newhartas Maj. Major Major

Anthony Perkinsas Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman

Paula Prentissas Nurse Duckett

Martin Sheenas 1st Lt. Dobbs

Jon Voightas 1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder

Orson Wellesas Brigadier General Dreedle

Bob Balabanas Capt. Orr

Susanne Bentonas Dreedle's WAC

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Catch-22 is a 1970 American satirical black comedy war film adapted from the 1961 novel of the same name by Joseph Heller. In creating a black comedy revolving around the "lunatic characters" of Heller's satirical anti-war novel set at a fictional Mediterranean base during World War II, director Mike Nichols and screenwriter Buck Henry (also in the cast) worked on the film script for two years, converting Heller's complex novel to the medium of film.

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