Catch-22
"The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally."
Originally released in 1970. Catch-22 is a war/comedy film. directed by Mike Nichols. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, and Richard Benjamin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (337 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.9M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Arkin
as Capt. John Yossarian
Martin Balsam
as Col. Cathcart
Richard Benjamin
as Maj. Danby
Art Garfunkel
as Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford
as Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck Henry
as Lt. Col. Korn
Bob Newhart
as Maj. Major Major
Anthony Perkins
as Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
Paula Prentiss
as Nurse Duckett
Martin Sheen
as 1st Lt. Dobbs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,911,670
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Filmways Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catch-22 about?
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.
Who directed Catch-22?
Catch-22 was directed by Mike Nichols.
How long is Catch-22?
Catch-22 has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Catch-22 released?
Catch-22 was released on June 24, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Catch-22?
The main cast of Catch-22 includes Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin, Art Garfunkel, Jack Gilford.
Is Catch-22 worth watching?
Catch-22 has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 337 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.