# M*A*S*H (1970)

> Irreverent army surgeons turn a Korean War field hospital into a pressure cooker of black humor, rebellion, and barely contained dread.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/528

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Director: Robert Altman
- Cast: Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, Sally Kellerman, Robert Duvall, Roger Bowen, René Auberjonois, David Arkin
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066026/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, witty, classic film night, dark comedy marathon

## Synopsis

In the midst of the Korean War, humor becomes a lifeline for those serving in the chaos of battle.

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