M*A*S*H (1970)
M*A*S*H is a book-based movie adapted from "MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors" by Richard Hooker, W. C. Heinz. This Comedy/Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is March 18, 1970.
The Source Material
MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors
A Novel About Three Army Doctors
by Richard Hooker, W. C. Heinz
See Book DetailsThese are affiliate links. Boovie may earn a commission if you purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
The doctors who worked in the Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) during the Korean War were well trained but, like most soldiers sent to fight a war, too young for the job. In the words of the author, "a few flipped their lids, but most of them just raised…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- M*A*S*H
- Original Title
- M*A*S*H
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, War
- US Theatrical
- March 18, 1970 · Rated R
- US Limited Theatrical
- February 18, 1970 · Rated R
- US Limited Theatrical Note
- Los Angeles, California