MASH (1970): Cast, Ratings & Plot
MASH is a 1970 comedy drama directed by Robert Altman, starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould. It is based on MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker and W. C. Heinz. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including United Nations Award at the BAFTA 1971. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is MASH About?
The premise of MASH without spoilers, adapted from MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker and W. C. Heinz. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Korean War, a team of irreverent surgeons at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, led by the quick-witted Captains Hawkeye Pierce and Trapper John McIntyre, use humor to cope with the grim realities of conflict. Facing constant pressure and a never-ending influx of casualties, they challenge military bureaucracy and find camaraderie amidst the chaos, offering a unique and darkly comedic perspective on war.
MASH Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sexual harassment
- surgeon
- nurse
- irreverence
- female frontal nudity
- humiliation
- sexism
- korean war
- surgery
- nickname
- song during opening credits
- spoken closing credits
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- helicopter
- prank
- profanity
- military
- dentist
- korea
- golf
- acronym in title
- coffin
- wager
- practical joke
- american football
- 1950s
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
- erectile dysfunction
- martini
- prayer
- lust
- doctor
- harassment
- tent
- military spoof
- national film registry
- american
- suicidal
- satire comedy
- ensemble cast
- field hospital
- soldier
- u.s. army
- chaplain
- war satire
- racism
- loudspeaker
- immaturity
- scene based on painting
- syringe
MASH Cast
Donald Sutherland leads the cast, with Elliott Gould. Directed by Robert Altman.
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Director Robert Altman
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More films directed by Robert Altman, best-rated first: Nashville, The Player, McCabe & Mrs. Miller and The Long Goodbye.
MASH Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave MASH 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.2
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MASH Plot Summary
What happens in MASH from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
South Korea, Autumn 1951. The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital receives two new replacement surgeons: the down-to-earth Captain “Hawkeye” Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and the good ol’ boy Captain “Duke” Forrest (Tom Skerritt). Upon their arrival, it quickly becomes evident that they are a pair of mischief-makers who have a penchant for breaking the rules and charming the nursing staff, having even “borrowed” a Jeep to make their entrance. Despite their troublesome antics, they are efficient in their surgical duties.
Full summary
The whole story of MASH, scene by scene
MASH Awards & Nominations
MASH won 1 award from 6 nominations, including United Nations Award at the BAFTA 1971.
1 win6 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1971 1 win · 6 nominations- Won United Nations Award – Robert Altman
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Elliott Gould
- Nominated Best Direction – Robert Altman
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Film – Robert Altman
How Well Do You Know MASH?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two replacement surgeons that arrive at the 4077th MASH unit?
Cars in MASH
5 cars on screen, including the 1942 Dodge WC 51 and the 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep'.
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1942 Dodge WC 51 Minor role -
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1942 Ford GTB Background role -
Reo M-109 Background role
MASH Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “风流军医俏护士” and “MASH - Mobile Army Surgical Hospital”.
- Also known as
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- 风流军医俏护士
- MASH - Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
- 매시
- 야전 병원 MASH
- Військово-польовий шпиталь
- M-A-S-H
- M.A.S.H.
- 陆军野战医院
- Военно-полевой госпиталь М.Э.Ш.
- Cephede Eğlence
- M.A.S.H
- M.A.S.H. - armeijan liikkuva kenttäsairaala
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- מ.א.ש.
- 야전병원 매쉬
- M★A★S★H マッシュ
- Военно-полева болница
- Spitalul mobil al armatei
- Мобільний армійський хірургічний шпиталь М*А*Х*Ш
- 外科醫生
- Karo lauko ligoninė
- แ*ห*ล*ก
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Battle Circus, M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen and The Hasty Heart.
MASH FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of MASH, each answered in a sentence.
How long is MASH?
MASH runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was MASH released?
MASH was released on January 25, 1970.
Who directed MASH?
MASH was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of MASH?
MASH stars Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould.
How is MASH rated?
MASH has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
Is MASH based on a book?
Yes. MASH is adapted from MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker and W. C. Heinz.
What awards did MASH win?
MASH won 1 award from 6 nominations, including United Nations Award at the BAFTA 1971.
Does MASH have a post-credit scene?
No. MASH has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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