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In one of the most memorable indictments of mental institutions, and a subtle examination of male anger, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (based on the novel by Ken Kesey) presents a biting, and ultimately tragic, satire. R.P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson, in a role it would seem he was born to play), a misbehaving con who shirks .. Read more

Starring	Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, William Redfield, Brad Dourif
Director	Milos Forman
Genres	Drama

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- Wildly and unexpectedly commercial film of a project which had lain dormant for fourteen years, this amusing and horrifying film conveniently sums up anti-government attitudes as well as make love not war and all that. It's certainly impossible to ignore.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  Movie madness!
  
  I have been meaning to watch this movie for some time now, mainly due to its reputation as being an all time classic.
  
  After seeing the film, I now ... read more »
  
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  - Dean
  - Wiltshire, England
  - 27 Jan 2004 at 23:45
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  going mental for a film
  
  one flew over the cuckoo's nest is considered a classic and after watching it its not hard to understand why
  
  with the exploration of how mental ... read more »
  
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- 1113280
- - angloitalian
  - 33 reviews
  - 22 Apr 2012 at 16:40
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  Don't pass this one by!
  
  I saw this film a number of years ago and one I've been meaning to see again. Have to say it's hit the top 5 of my most favourite films ever!!! Wouldn&#... read more »
  
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- 1111300
- - Caromel72
  - 2 reviews
  - 15 Apr 2012 at 15:08
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  One flew over the cuckoos nest.
  
  I really enjoyed this film. Made in 1975 many of the actors are recognizable in there younger gize and are now quite famous.
  
  Timeless and brilliantly... read more »
  
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- - LaurenceBourne
  - 1 review
  - 12 Apr 2012 at 14:08
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  jack nicholson's amazing hair
  
  ever noticed in films how the main characters have perfectly quoffed hair, without a single hair outa place. Yet in Jack Nicholson's films his hair has a ... read more »
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 766 reviews
  - uk
  - 19 Mar 2012 at 19:01
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  One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
  
  An amazing film! Jack Nicholson is brilliant, with a sensitive, perceptive, supporting cast. Set in a mental health institution, the inmates have a relationship... read more »
  
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- - foible
  - 7 reviews
  - Exeter
  - 01 Mar 2012 at 10:49
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  Where as it been?
  
  Why did no one wake me up and tell me this film (or book) existed? I wasn't either alive or a glimmer in my parents mind at the time it was released. ... read more »
  
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- - standard1999
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  - Hatfield
  - 11 Feb 2012 at 00:41
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  I can see why this is a classic…...
  
  A 1975 film with an array of superb actors who provide absolute oscar winning performances. I had never seen this film but had certainly heard of it before, and... read more »
  
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- - accurist01
  - 38 reviews
  - High Wycombe
  - 14 Nov 2011 at 10:20
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  Straight to the point
  
  I am going to keep this short and sweet...
  
  True brillance and truth to what mental health was seen back then! One of the best films I've seen ... read more »
  
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- - Fergie21
  - 37 reviews
  - Irvine
  - 11 Oct 2011 at 13:24
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  An Immortal Classic
  
  I never tire of watching this film. The acting is tight and you feel the pain of the patients suffering at the hands of Louise Fletcher's character Nurse ... read more »
  
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- - Groggaz
  - 19 reviews
  - Scarborough
  - 10 Sep 2011 at 12:34
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  Excellent film
  
  This is one of the best films I have ever seen! highly recommended. Its funny and sad! Jack amazing in it
  
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  - 24 Aug 2011 at 15:22
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  Movie madness!
  
  I have been meaning to watch this movie for some time now, mainly due to its reputation as being an all time classic.
  
  After seeing the film, I now ... read more »
  
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  - Dean
  - Wiltshire, England
  - 27 Jan 2004 at 23:45
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  NB - special features only!
  
  I requested this dvd without noticing that it did not include the movie - it really is the special features only.
  
  Be careful kids!.
  
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- - Pomelo
  - Essex
  - 27 Feb 2006 at 21:58
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  Must see movie!
  
  A wonderful film in every cinematic sense that raised many more questions than it answered. Without doubt a classic though I still prefer the way in which Henry... read more »
  
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- - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 18 Sep 2007 at 18:42
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  A Must See Film..
  
  This is one of my all time favourite movies - Jack Nicholson shines in possibly the best role of his career. You will laugh and I challenge you not to cry... I ... read more »
  
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- - titch392000
  - North East Lincolnshire
  - 23 Oct 2003 at 12:21
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  Brilliant
  
  Incredible performance by Jack Nicholson, backed up by early appearances of Danny de Vito and Christopher Lambert. This film is desperately sad but hilarious ... read more »
  
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- - Alan Harding
  - Chester, England.
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 09:47
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  Forgotten why we love Jack?...here's why!
  
  Typical of Nicholson, one of his finest performances is that in a role that is ethically dubious. Held in a small town asylum, the character of Randall Patrick ... read more »
  
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- - Woody
  - Manchester
  - 04 Jun 2004 at 23:24
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  inspiring and timeless
  
  after watching this film i realise that this film has inspired a number of films based on mental institutions and sometimes hospitals and the crusade against ... read more »
  
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- - arun
  - Liverpool, UK
  - 16 Apr 2005 at 12:03
- - 9
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  Cracking !!!
  
  Nicholson is rivetting, he is arguably amongst the best actors of his generation. Film is based around Nicholson's character who is admitted into a mental ... read more »
  
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- - maserade
  - Beds
  - 29 Nov 2004 at 21:04
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  One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
  
  What a bizarre film. Totally unexpected ending. I was left feeling, what was the message behind the film, because although there were some powerful moments, ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 20 Jan 2006 at 11:32
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  WAS VERY DISSAPOINTED
  
  I was very dissapointed with this film, it just did nothing for me. The whole film was based in the same place, except for the odd scene. Also nothing really ... read more »
  
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  - england
  - 11 Feb 2007 at 08:13

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