Five Easy Pieces Movie Review 1970

Nicholson's superb acting brings to life this character study of a talented musician who has given up a promising career and now works on the oil rigs. After a few years he returns home to attempt one last communication with his dying father and perhaps, reconcile himself with his fear of failure and desire for greatness. Black, Anspach, and Bush create especially memorable characters. Nicholson ordering toast via a chicken salad sandwich is a classic.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 98 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Diner, Dads, Torrid Love Scenes, Black Gold, Waiters & Waitresses, Rebel Without a Cause, Director/Star Teams: Rafelson & Nicholson, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Adrien (Carole Eastman) Joyce, Bob Rafelson

Cast

Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Lois Smith, Billy Green Bush, Fannie Flagg, Ralph Waite, Sally Struthers, Helena Kallianiotes, Richard Stahl, Lorna Thayer

Cinematography

Laszlo Kovacs

Director

Bob Rafelson

Awards

Golden Globes 1971: Support. Actress (Black); Natl. Bd. of Review 1970: Support. Actress (Black), Natl. Film Reg. 2000;; N.Y. Film Critics 1970: Director (Rafelson), Film, Support. Actress (Black); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1970: Support. Actress (Smith).