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"MASH" is a 1970 American black comedy war film directed by Robert Altman. It depicts the irreverent and anti-authoritarian exploits of the medical staff at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. The ensemble cast includes Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, and Tom Skerritt, who navigate the horrors of war through dark humor, practical jokes, and rebellion against military protocol. The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was adapted into a highly successful, long-running television series.
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MASH (1970) ranks #11 of 38 in the Comedy Film ranking, behind A Fish Called Wanda, ahead of Mulan (1998).
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What do Hawkeye and Trapper John actually do in MASH?
Donald Sutherland's Hawkeye Pierce and Elliott Gould's Trapper John are Army surgeons working at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. Between graphic operating-room shifts, they use pranks, drinking, golf, and open defiance to resist military authority.
Is the 1970 MASH film directly connected to the television series?
The film and the CBS series both derive from Richard Hooker's novel, but the television adaptation recast nearly every major role. Gary Burghoff was the notable exception, continuing as Radar O'Reilly when the series began in 1972.
What awards did Robert Altman's MASH win?
MASH won the top prize at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival and received five Academy Award nominations. Ring Lardner Jr. won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Who wrote the lyrics to Suicide Is Painless for MASH?
Composer Johnny Mandel wrote the music, while Robert Altman's teenage son Mike Altman supplied the lyrics. The film uses a sung version during the staged suicide scene, while the later television series used an instrumental arrangement.
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