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Plot
A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.
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Cast
Jack Nicholson
Randle Patrick McMurphy
Brad Dourif
Billy Bibbit
Louise Fletcher
Nurse Mildred Ratched
Danny DeVito
Martini
William Redfield
Dale Harding
Scatman Crothers
Orderly Turkle
Christopher Lloyd
Max Taber
Will Sampson
Chief Bromden
Dean R. Brooks
Dr. John Spivey
Michael Berryman
Ellis
Sydney Lassick
Charlie Cheswick
William Duell
Jim Sefelt
Vincent Schiavelli
Bruce Fredrickson
Peter Brocco
Col. Matterson
- AB
Alonzo Brown
Miller
Mwako Cumbuka
Warren
Josip Elic
Bancini
- KK
Ken Kenny
Beans Garfield
Nathan George
Washington
Ted Markland
Hap Arlich
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This film offers a profound commentary on the complexities of mental illness and the oppressive nature of institutional authority. It portrays a vivid conflict between individuality and conformity, highlighted by powerful performances that capture the plight and resilience of its characters. The film resonates with audiences who appreciate deep human relationships and social critiques, maintaining a significant place in the canon of 1970s cinema as a bold exploration of freedom and identity.
Themes
- •the struggle for individuality
- •authority and rebellion
- •mental health and societal norms
- •the power of community
- •oppression in institutional settings
Mood
intense
Era
golden age
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