

Catch-22
1970-06-24 · 121 min · ★ 6.7
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.
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- Directors
- Mike Nichols
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 18,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 24,911,670
Top Cast
Alan ArkinCapt. John Yossarian
Martin BalsamCol. Cathcart
Richard BenjaminMaj. Danby
Art GarfunkelCapt. Nately
Jack GilfordDr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck HenryLt. Col. Korn
Bob NewhartMaj. Major Major
Anthony PerkinsChaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
Paula PrentissNurse Duckett
Martin Sheen1st Lt. Dobbs
Jon Voight1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder
Orson WellesBrigadier General Dreedle
Bob BalabanCapt. Orr
Susanne BentonDreedle's WAC
Norman FellFirst Sgt. Towser
Charles GrodinCaptain Aarfy Aardvark
Austin PendletonLt. Col. Moodus
Peter BonerzCaptain J.S. McWatt
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