Title: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Date: 1975
Type: Drama
Rating: 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Milos Forman
Producer:
Comment
A man avoids prison by pleading insanity and is committed to a mental institution. Once there he has to contend withth e system, The other patients and the nurse in charge of the ward. This was a popular and controversial film on its release for its portrayal of a psychiatric ward. Jack Nicholson gives one of his best performances along side Louise Fletcher as the nurse.
Actors
Jack Nicholson
Louise Fletcher
Will Sampson
Brad Dourif
Michael Berryman
Danny Devito
Oscars
Won - Best Picture
Won - Best Actor - Jack Nicholson
Won Best Actress - Louise Fletcher
Won - Best Director - Milos Forman
Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Brad Dourif