Catch-22 (1970): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Catch-22 is a 1970 comedy drama directed by Mike Nichols, starring Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam and Jack Gilford. It is partly based on Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and Christopher Buckley. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the BAFTA 1971. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Catch-22 About?
The premise of Catch-22 without spoilers, adapted from Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and Christopher Buckley. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, Captain John Yossarian flies bombing missions over the Mediterranean, struggling to cope with the absurdity and danger of war. Driven to desperation, he seeks ways to avoid further combat, encountering eccentric military officers and the increasingly amoral Lt. Milo Minderbinder along the way. Yossarian’s attempts to escape the escalating chaos lead him on a darkly comedic and increasingly surreal journey through the realities of armed conflict.
Catch-22 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- war satire
- world war two
- anti war
- bomber
- based on novel
- air base
- male nudity
- soldier
- u.s. soldier
- world war two soldier
- military
- american abroad
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- absurd comedy
- u.s. army air force
- bombardier
- entrepreneur
- bombing mission
- bombing
- year 1944
- kneed in the groin
- suicide
- nurse
- desertion
- army pilot
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- fascist
- syndicate
- 21 gun salute
- control tower
- misfiring gun
- rolling a drunk
- life raft
- mediterranean sea
- aircraft cockpit
- common cold
- 360 degree well camera shot
- military uniform
- u.s. military
- world war two in italy
- warplane
- 1940s
- embarrassing male nudity
- air crew
- burning airplane
- jeep
- woman wears a uniform
- crazy person as protagonist
- suicide by jumping out a window
Catch-22 Cast
Alan Arkin leads the cast, with Martin Balsam and Jack Gilford. Directed by Mike Nichols; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Nichols
Also Starring in Catch-22
· 6 moreCatch-22 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Catch-22 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Catch-22 Plot Summary
What happens in Catch-22 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain John Yossarian, portrayed by Alan Arkin, is a U.S. Army Air Force B-25 bombardier stationed at a Mediterranean base on Pianosa amid the turmoil of World War II. Despite the camaraderie with his fellow squadron members, Yossarian grapples with the harrowing reality of dangerous missions that lead to the tragic loss of friends. Seeking a way out of this grim existence, he turns to his commanding officer, Colonel Chuck Cathcart, played by Martin Balsam. However, his pleas fall on deaf ears as Cathcart continually raises the number of required missions, trapping Yossarian and his comrades in a cycle of hopelessness.
Full summary
The whole story of Catch-22, scene by scene
Catch-22 Awards & Nominations
Catch-22 earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the BAFTA 1971.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1971 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated United Nations Award – Mike Nichols
Catch-22 Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Catch-22 ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette Larry Karaszewski on CATCH 22
How Well Do You Know Catch-22?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Captain John Yossarian?
Cars in Catch-22
9 cars on screen, including the 1942 Ford GPW and the 1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 W31.
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1942 Ford GPW Important role -
1939 Mercedes-Benz G4 W31 Important role -
1942 Dodge WC 54 Minor role -
1931 Ford Model A Minor role
Catch-22 Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “A 22-es csapdája” and “Moment 22”.
- Also known as
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- A 22-es csapdája
- Moment 22
- 第二十二条军规
- Me sotasankarit
- Der böse Trick
- Catch-22 - Der böse Trick
- Comma 22
- Trampa 22
- Punkt 22
- Ardil 22
- Hlava 22
- Уловка 22
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- מלכוד 22
- Параграф 22
- Пастка-22
- 캐치 22
- Paragraf 22
- تبصره ۲۲
- Κατς 22, ხაფანგი-22
- キャッチ22
- Article 22
- Kvaka 22
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Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious 1965 -
How I Won the War 1967
Catch-22 FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Catch-22, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Catch-22?
Catch-22 runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Catch-22 released?
Catch-22 was released on June 24, 1970.
Who directed Catch-22?
Catch-22 was directed by Mike Nichols.
More films by Mike Nichols Who is in the cast of Catch-22?
Catch-22 stars Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam and Jack Gilford, among 10 credited actors.
How is Catch-22 rated?
Catch-22 has 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Catch-22 based on a book?
Yes. Catch-22 is partly adapted from Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and Christopher Buckley.
Was Catch-22 nominated for any awards?
Catch-22 received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Catch-22 have a post-credit scene?
No. Catch-22 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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