Widely considered a disaster at the time, Mike Nichols' elaborate film version of Joseph Heller's absurdist anti-war novel has since recaptured a bit of cult heat. Heller himself was enthusiastic about Buck Henry's adaptation of his complex work. The four-month shoot (in San Carlos, Mexico on a specially constructed air base) was reportedly a tense and difficult affair, but the result is a trenchant satire whose sophistication eluded audiences who preferred their anti-war hijinks in the broader style of Altman's M*A*S*H, released the same year. Orson Welles, who plays General Dreedle, had hoped to film the novel but was unable to secure the rights. ABOUT TRAILERS FROM HELL: TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. As always, you can find more great trailers and trailer commentaries at http://www.trailersfromhell.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trailersfromhel Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailersfromhell