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CATCH-22 (1970)

Certification15 Our Rating

Adapted from the classic, absurdist, anti-war novel by Joseph Heller. "Catch-22" is the story of Yossarian, a pilot who trys to opt out of flying bombing missions by being declared insane, the catch being that anyone trying to avoid bombing missions by being insane must be sane. This dark classic catches much of the flavour of the book, the insanity, the corruption and the absurdity of war. Think MASH, but non-linear - flawed but awesome. find out more...

Certification12 Our Rating

George Bernard Shaw's satiric comedy about wealth and poverty is brought to the screen with wonderful performances by Rex Harrison and Wendy Hiller. Hiller, who took the title role at Bernard Shaw's insistence, plays Major Barbara Undershaft, a major in the Salvation Army.
Barbara, who champions the downtrodden with an idealistic fervor,  that  is seen as naive by her armaments  pedaling father (Robert Morley).
In love with Barbara is the young Greek scholar Adolphus find out more...