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Catch 22 (1970)

Directed by Mike Nichols · Cinematography by David Watkin

R122 min55 frames

WarComedy

The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Catch 22

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Catch 22 (1970) movie still: wide — A long paved runway in a desert is lined with rows of military bombers. A group of soldiers marches in formation…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: closeup — A high-key recording environment features a subject against a stark, featureless white background. A man in…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: medium — A military camp exterior shows canvas tents in the background under an overcast sky. Two soldiers wearing…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: medium — A dilapidated, dusty chamber features an ornate stone fireplace and crumbling architectural details. An…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: medium — A dark, undifferentiated space is illuminated only by a single kerosene lantern. A young man wearing military…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: medium — A man in a military uniform stands indoors behind slats casting horizontal shadows. Through the window, the…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: wide — A line of B-25 Mitchell bombers sits on a damp, reflective concrete runway. Dust and light haze obscure the…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a window with a simple wood frame. A man in a vintage military uniform stands in…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: closeup — An upside-down shot captures a man laughing on a sunlit military airfield. An airplane sits in the…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: closeup — An older man sits in a worn leather chair in a dark, dimly lit room. The man has grey hair and wears a vest…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: wide — A dark hospital ward features unmade beds with white linens and draped privacy curtains. Two men in profile…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: closeup — A man in a military uniform stands in a dry, sunlit desert village. He looks forward with a steady gaze…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: closeup — A dark interior space with wooden architectural elements visible in the background. A man in a military…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: establishing — A vast coastal landscape features a sandy beach and a road meeting dry mountains. A lone yellow object…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: wide — A group of soldiers stands in formation on a paved airfield before a bomber plane. An American flag and other…Catch 22 (1970) movie still: wide — A long, narrow apartment hallway features tall wooden doors and dim, aged walls. A seated woman and a standing…
Catch 22 (1970) — © Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures

Catch 22 — official trailer

What is Catch 22 about?

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.

Where can you watch Catch 22?

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Who stars in Catch 22?

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What does the cinematography of Catch 22 look like?

Across 54 sampled frames, Catch 22 builds its coverage from medium shots (41% of the sample), with wide compositions (28%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer David Watkin keeps 52% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Daylight carries most of the picture. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 61% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1940s.

What is the color palette of Catch 22?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Catch 22 (1970) are #342f2b, #575049, #8b7b6b, #d6d1c9, #8b7252, #181513 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #342f2b
  • #575049
  • #8b7b6b
  • #d6d1c9
  • #8b7252
  • #181513

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