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1975 · 135 min · R

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Directed by Miloš Forman · Drama

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) is a Drama film, directed by Miloš Forman set in Oregon during the 1960s, in winter. It runs 135 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography
Haskell Wexler
Cast
Jack NicholsonBrad DourifLouise FletcherDanny DeVitoWilliam RedfieldScatman CrothersChristopher LloydWill Sampson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Oregon
Setting
When
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction
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