USA,
1970, 116 min
(Alternative: 112 min)
Directed by:
Robert AltmanScreenplay:
Ring Lardner Jr.Cinematography:
Harold E. StineComposer:
Johnny MandelCast:
Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, Sally Kellerman, Robert Duvall, Rene Auberjonois, David Arkin, Jo Ann Pflug, Gary Burghoff, Fred Williamson (more)Plots(1)
Surgical hijinks unfold as ace Army cutters subvert the Korean War, drive lieutenants over the edge, chase after wary nurses, and have fun with syringes during an epic football game--all the while remembering that they're living in the backdrop of a seemingly senseless war zone. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1971 - Ring Lardner Jr. (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1971 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1971 - Robert Altman (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1971 - Sally Kellerman (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1971 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1971 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1971 - United Nations Award
- 1971 - Best Film
- 1971 - Robert Altman (Best Director)
- 1971 - Elliott Gould (Best Leading Actor)
- 1971 - Best Editing
- 1971 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1971 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1971 - Robert Altman (Best Director)
- 1971 - Ring Lardner Jr. (Best Screenplay)
- 1971 - Donald Sutherland (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1971 - Elliott Gould (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1971 - Sally Kellerman (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1970 - Best Film
- 1970 - Robert Altman (Best Director)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1970 - Robert Altman (Grand Prix International du Festival (1964-1974))