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Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
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| Michael Berryman | ... | Ellis | |
| Peter Brocco | ... | Col. Matterson | |
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Dean R. Brooks | ... | Dr. Spivey |
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Alonzo Brown | ... | Miller |
| Scatman Crothers | ... | Turkle | |
| Mwako Cumbuka | ... | Warren | |
| Danny DeVito | ... | Martini | |
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William Duell | ... | Sefelt |
| Josip Elic | ... | Bancini | |
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Lan Fendors | ... | Nurse Itsu |
| Louise Fletcher | ... | Nurse Ratched | |
| Nathan George | ... | Washington | |
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Ken Kenny | ... | Beans Garfield |
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Mel Lambert | ... | Harbor Master |
| Sydney Lassick | ... | Cheswick | |
McMurphy has a criminal past and has once again gotten himself into trouble and is sentenced by the court. To escape labor duties in prison, McMurphy pleads insanity and is sent to a ward for the mentally unstable. Once here, McMurphy both endures and stands witness to the abuse and degradation of the oppressive Nurse Ratched, who gains superiority and power through the flaws of the other inmates. McMurphy and the other inmates band together to make a rebellious stance against the atrocious Nurse. Written by Jacob Oberfrank
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The seventies produced some of the most interesting and worthy Hollywood movies. Before the era of blockbusters, and ever increasing dumbing down of the cinema art by the Hollywood power-brokers and greedy moneymakers, there was this short but truly amazing window of time that produced many of the timeless gems. A great portrayal of oppression, this gem should not be overlooked by anyone. Truly recommended.