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.
Critics Sentiment
Multiple B-25 bombers launch simultaneously from Pianosa base
Yossarian wanders through hellish Rome encountering violence and depravity
The film peaks with the spectacular bomber takeoff sequence, then gradually declines through repetitive Snowden flashbacks before hitting its lowest point in the overlong Rome nightmare sequence.
Critics were divided on Nichols' ambitious adaptation, praising standout sequences like the bomber takeoff and naked medal ceremony while finding the episodic structure and surreal dream sequences frustrating. The film builds effectively through its first two acts but loses momentum in its latter third, particularly during the Fellini-esque Rome sequence that many found ponderous and overextended.
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Alan Arkin
Capt. John Yossarian
Martin Balsam
Col. Cathcart
Richard Benjamin
Maj. Danby
Art Garfunkel
Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford
Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck Henry
Lt. Col. Korn
Bob Newhart
Maj. Major Major
Anthony Perkins
Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
Paula Prentiss
Nurse Duckett
Martin Sheen
1st Lt. Dobbs
Jon Voight
1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder
Orson Welles
Brigadier General Dreedle
Bob Balaban
Capt. Orr
Susanne Benton
Dreedle's WAC
Norman Fell
First Sgt. Towser
Charles Grodin
Captain Aarfy Aardvark
Austin Pendleton
Lt. Col. Moodus
Peter Bonerz
Captain J.S. McWatt
Jon Korkes
Snowden
John Brent
Cathcart's Receptionist
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