Catch-221970
Catch-22 (1970)
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Cast
as Capt. John Yossarian
as Col. Cathcart
as Maj. Danby
as Dr. 'Doc' Daneeka
as Capt. Nately
as Maj. Major
as Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
as Nurse Duckett
as Lt. Dobbs
as Milo Minderbinder
as Gen. Dreedle
as Hungry Joe
as Capt. Orr
as Gen. Dreedle's WAC
as Capt. McWatt
as Sgt. Towser
as Aardvark
as Lt. Col. Korn
as Col. Moodus
as Luciana
as Old Man
as Old Woman
as Mother
as Father
as Brother
as Snowden
as Cathcart's Receptionist
as Nurse Cramer
as Doctor
as Doctor
as Doctor
as Aardvark's Girl
as Kid Sister
as Man in Black
Critic Reviews for Catch-22
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The film is cynical and bitterly cold. Nichols has hit one out of three virtues.
Though the vertiginously absurdist logic of the book is hopelessly fractured, some of it does filter through (the mostly superb performances are a great help).
Nichols has done the same thing in "Catch-22" that he did in "The Graduate." He's given us a funny beginning, then switched tones and gone serious.
Quite simply, the best American film I've seen this year.
If you liked M*A*S*H, You'll love this!
What a strange and mesmerizing folly.
Audience Reviews for Catch-22
Very good antiwar dark comedy that is a bit underrated. Many reviews that I've read make this as one of the worst war films ever made. Although far from perfect, this is a very good film that is held together by a great cast of actors. This is one of those films that have a darkly humorous tone and sometimes you don't know when to laugh because of its sometimes serious content. Overall the film is pretty laid back in the sense that the jokes are good, and it evens out the serious aspect of the film. I feel that this is an underrated film and it definitely is much better than what people have said it was. The script is terrific and effective directing by Mike Nichols make this a terrific film worth seeing if you love the war film genre. For what it is, it manages to be entertaining, and fun and have an anti war message. Catch-22 is a well acted picture that balances satire and serious overtones perfectly. By the film's conclusion things become a tad more insane and the comic relief is stripped away and the dramatic angle of the plot take over. Catch --22 is a well crafted picture that resonates with its message. The cast is wonderful, and each brings something unique to the screen which makes this film standout as a terrific satire of war. With a great performance from its lead actor, this is a must see picture for those wanting to watch something different in the war genre. Lots of fun from start to finish, this a wonderful film despite its imperfections.
Super Reviewer
An terrific surrealist dark antiwar satire.
Super Reviewer
No better, no worse than the book itself.
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Catch-22 Quotes
| Nately: | You talk like a madman. |
| Old Man: | But I live like a sane one. I was a Fascist when Mussolini was on top. Now that he has been deposed, I am anti-Fascist. When the Germans were here, I was fanatically pro-German. Now I'm fanatically pro-America! You'll find no more loyal partisan in all of Italy than myself. |
| Nately's Girl: | When we go to America, Nately? |
| Old Man: | You will take her to America? Away from a healthy, active life? Away from good business opportunities? Away from her friends? |
| Nately: | Don't you have any principles? |
| Old Man: | Of course not. |
| Nately: | No morality? |
| Old Man: | I'm a very moral man. And Italy is a very moral country. That's why we will certainly come out on top again if we succeed in being defeated. |
| Nately: | What are you talking about? America's not going to be destroyed. |
| Old Man: | Never? |