CATCH-22 (443 pp.)—Joseph Heller-Simon & Schusfer ($5.95). The setting is the tiny island of Pianosa, just south of Elba, in the final months of World War II. Here the Army Air Forces maintains ...
LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Yossarian, the central character in Joseph Heller’s “Catch-22,” was not Jewish, the author wrote in a 40-year-old letter. In a private letter auctioned off last month ...
In Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22, allied victory in World War II is a foregone conclusion, and Yossarian does not want to be among the last ones to die. His commanding officer points out ...
Catch-22 George Clooney produces, directs and stars in this adaptation of Joseph Heller's World War II satire about iconic anti-hero Captain John Yossarian. Starring Hugh Laurie and Kyle Chandler.
Pianosa Island, Italy, World War II. Bombardier John Yossarian tries to fulfill his duty, maintain sanity and return home as soon as possible, but incompetence and bureaucracy constantly stand in ...
A voracious reader, Arkin also played Captain John Yossarian (Bombardier) in Mike Nichols' film adaptation of Joseph Heller's satirical black comedy novel Catch-22. He won Emmy Award nominations ...