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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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
5 Oscar · 6 Golden Globe
Won
1976
Actor
Jack Nicholson
Actress
Louise Fletcher
Best Picture
Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas, Producers
Directing
Milos Forman
Writing (Screenplay Adapted from Other Material)
Lawrence Hauben, Bo Goldman
Actor in a Supporting Role
Brad Dourif
Cinematography
Haskell Wexler, Bill Butler
Film Editing
Richard Chew, Lynzee Klingman, Sheldon Kahn
Music (Original Score)
Jack Nitzsche
1976
Best Director - Motion Picture
Milos Forman
Best Motion Picture - Drama
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Jack Nicholson
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Louise Fletcher
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Bo Goldman
New Star Of The Year - Actor
Brad Dourif
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