Catch-22

– A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 2 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
Catch-22 (1970)

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. Catch-22 is a parody of a "military mentality" and of a bureaucratic society in general.

Catch-22 (1970) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 Jun 1970

Language:

English, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Mike Nichols

Writer:

Joseph Heller (based on the novel by), Buck Henry (screenplay by)

Main Actors:

Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin, Art Garfunkel

Plot:

A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way cope with a crazy situation. Catch-22 is a parody of a "military mentality" and of a bureaucratic society in general.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 nominations.

Production:

Paramount Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
79%
Metacritic:
70%