M A S H* (1970) is a groundbreaking, anarchic black comedy directed by Robert Altman that focuses on a group of army surgeons at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. Released during the Vietnam War, the film uses the Korean setting as a stand-in to satirize the military, authority, and the absurdity of war itself. It is widely considered a seminal 1970s film that revolutionized Hollywood with its improvisational style, overlapping dialogue, and cynical tone. Key Details Robert Altman Release Year: 1970 Genre: Black Comedy / War
Spawned the hugely popular TV series of the same name. Plot Overview
Won the Palme d'Or at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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