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The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally. - Catch-22
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Title: Catch-22

Release Date: 24 Jun 1970

Runtime: 2h 1m

Genre: War, Comedy

Director: Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures

Overview: A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way to cope with a crazy situation.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (306 votes)

Cast

  • Capt. John Yossarian: Alan Arkin
  • Col. Cathcart: Martin Balsam
  • Maj. Danby: Richard Benjamin
  • Capt. Nately: Art Garfunkel
  • Dr. "Doc" Daneeka: Jack Gilford
  • Lt. Col. Korn: Buck Henry
  • Maj. Major Major: Bob Newhart
  • Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman: Anthony Perkins
  • Nurse Duckett: Paula Prentiss
  • 1st Lt. Dobbs: Martin Sheen
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