M*A*S*H (film)

*M*A*S*H* is a 1970 satirical film directed by Robert Altman, set during the Korean War. It follows a group of 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M*A*S*H) personnel—medical staff and soldiers—who use humor, irreverence, and resourcefulness to cope with the chaos, violence, and absurdity of war. The film highlights the contrast between the brutal realities of conflict and their attempts to maintain humanity and camaraderie amidst the disorder, ultimately serving as a critique of war’s senselessness. Its sharp wit and character-driven storytelling made it influential and a precursor to the long-running TV series.