1970 · 98 min · R

Five Easy Pieces

Name: Five Easy Pieces
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Lois Smith, Ralph Waite

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 1960s–1970s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of 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 Angeles Washington State

Setting

Rural Coastal Sea Urban Island

When

1960s 1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Road Trip

Themes

Class ConflictIdentity

Tone

MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Five Easy Pieces

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Premise & themes

Shape

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