Catch 22 the movie (1970)

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<p>On late nite TV. Not a perfect movie, but still a great one. What a cast:</p>

<pre><code>Alan Arkin … Capt. John Yossarian, (bombardier)
Martin Balsam … Col. Cathcart (CO, 256th Squadron)
Richard Benjamin … Maj. Danby (Flight Operations Officer)
Art Garfunkel … Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford … Dr. ‘Doc’ Daneeka
Buck Henry … Lt. Col. Korn (XO )
Bob Newhart … Maj. Major Major Major
Anthony Perkins … Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
Paula Prentiss … Nurse Duckett
Martin Sheen … 1st Lt. Dobbs
Jon Voight … 1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder
Orson Welles … Brig. Gen. Dreedle
Charles Grodin … Capt. Aarfy Aardvark
</code></pre>

<p>After Milo contracts with the Germans to bomb his own base, and Nately is killed:</p>

<p>Lt. Milo : Nately died a wealthy man, Yossarian. He had over sixty shares in the syndicate.
Yossarian: What difference does that make? He’s dead.
Lt. Milo : Then his family will get it.
Yossarian: He didn’t have time to have a family.
Lt. Milo: Then his parents will get it.
Yossarian: They don’t need it, they’re rich.
Lt. Milo: Then they’ll understand.</p>

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<p>I recently saw this movie with my 14 year old son… it’s even better than I remember it from when it first came out… I think I appreciate the acting so much more since most of these actors have gone on to brilliant careers. </p>

<p>On my agenda for next weekend: to rewatch Dr. Strangelove. Should be an interesting experience</p>

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<p>drb, I agree. Great movie with excellent cast.</p>

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<p>One of my favorite books–and movies–of all time. I thought the casting was brilliant.</p>

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<p>Catch 22 is one of two books that I re-read every summer (the other being Catcher in the Rye).
I am not sure why, but I always find something new.</p>

<p>At first I didn’t like the movie, but it has grown on me over the years. Wasn’t it directed by Mike Nichols?</p>

<p>Only Orr really knew what the deal was. If only Yossarian has listened to him.</p>

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<p>LOVED explaining catch22 to my Ds before they saw the movie…what a classic</p>

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<p>I liked the book and the movie.</p>

<p>Back in college days I used to go scuba diving in Guaymas, Mexico where they filmed the Catch-22 movie. We used to go to the ‘Catch-22’ beach (as we called it) for a nice sandy beach (diving was at other beaches). At that time, it was away from town all by itself but still had the runway that was used as well as the buildings which were actually fiberglass false-fronts. I don’t know if it’s still there - I heard a Club Med was built in that location.</p>

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<p>Mike Nichols directed. Buck Henry wrote the screenplay.</p>

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<p>I just got done reading Bob Newhart’s autobiography - the scene where he describes his experience filming Catch 22 is hilarious</p>

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<p>dr. strangelove was so far ahead of its time that it ages pretty well.</p>

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<p>Son is currently reading Catch-22 for English - so far this is his favorite required reading ever. Must put film in Netflix queue!</p>