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1970 · 98 min · R

Five Easy Pieces

Directed by Bob Rafelson · Drama

Five Easy Pieces (1970) is a Drama film, directed by Bob Rafelson set in Los Angeles and Washington (state) during the 1970s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a melancholic and bleak tone. Themes of isolation, class conflict, and identity run throughout.

Cinematography
László Kovács
Cast
Jack NicholsonKaren BlackSusan AnspachLois SmithRalph WaiteBilly Green BushIrene DaileyToni Basil

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesWashington (state)
Setting
RuralIslandCoastal Sea
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
IsolationClass ConflictIdentity
Tone
MelancholicBleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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