M*A*S*H (1968)
“M*A*S*H gives a D*A*M*N.”
One of the world's most acclaimed comedies, M*A*S*H focuses on three Korean War Army surgeons brilliantly brought to life by Donald Sutherland, Tom Skerritt and Elliott Gould. Though highly skilled and deeply dedicated, they adopt a hilarious, lunatic lifestyle as an antidote to the tragedies of their Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and in the process infuriate Army bureaucrats. Robert Duvall, Gary Burghoff and Sally Kellerman co-star as a sanctimonious Major, an other-worldly Corporal, and a self-righteous yet lusty nurse.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Robert Altman, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Donald Sutherland
as Hawkeye Pierce
Elliott Gould
as Trapper John McIntyre
Tom Skerritt
as Duke Forrest
Sally Kellerman
as Maj. Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan
罗伯特·杜瓦尔
as Maj. Frank Burns
Roger Bowen
as Lt. Col. Henry Blake
René Auberjonois
as Father John Mulcahy
David Arkin
as St. Major Wade Vollmer
Jo Ann Pflug
as Lt. 'Dish' Schneider
Gary Burghoff
as Cpl. 'Radar' O'Reilly
Fred Williamson
as Dr. Oliver 'Spearchucker' Jones
Michael Murphy
as 'Me Lai' MarstonCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 44 min |
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