One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.
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Frequently asked questions about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest about?
A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.
Who stars in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stars Jack Nicholson, Brad Dourif, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, and William Redfield.
When did One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest come out?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was released in 1975.
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