
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorMike Nichols
WriterBuck Henry
Cast

Alan Arkin
Capt. John Yossarian

Martin Balsam
Col. Cathcart

Richard Benjamin
Maj. Danby

Art Garfunkel
Capt. Nately

Jack Gilford
Dr. "Doc" Daneeka

Buck Henry
Lt. Col. Korn

Bob Newhart
Maj. 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
Brigadier General Dreedle

Bob Balaban
Capt. Orr

Susanne Benton
Dreedle's WAC

Norman Fell
First Sgt. Towser

Charles Grodin
Captain Aarfy Aardvark

Austin Pendleton
Lt. Col. Moodus

Peter Bonerz
Captain J.S. McWatt
Jon Korkes
Snowden

John Brent
Cathcart's Receptionist
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Keywords
suicideislandbased on novel or bookfascismworld war iibombersatireus armyfascistsoldieramericanu.s. soldiermilitaryanti warbombardieritalian occupation1940sair force pilotair force baseu.s. army air corps
Details
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$25M
TMDb Votes
352
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026














