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Five Easy Pieces

1970

Bob Rafelson

1970·R·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.

Cast

Jack Nicholson·Karen Black·Billy Green Bush·Fannie Flagg

Producers

Bob Rafelson·Bert Schneider·Harold Schneider·Richard Wechsler

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

2 wins · 6 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Picture

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1970)

Best Film

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1970)

Best Director

Bob Rafelson

Nominations (6)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1971)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1971)

Best Picture

Bob RafelsonRichard Wechsler

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1971)

Best Director

Bob Rafelson

Best Screenplay

Golden Globes, USA (1971)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Carole EastmanBob Rafelson

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1971)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Jack Nicholson
Academy Awards, USA (1971)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Jack Nicholson