A rebellious convict is sent to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation in 1963 Oregon, and encourages his docile companions to take more control of their lives and defy the tyrannical head nurse.
Pauline Kael finds One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest powerful and engaging, with standout performances by Nicholson and Fletcher, though lacking in visual excitement.
In this iconic ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ scene, McMurphy’s rebellion against the mental hospital system is a powerful symbol of resilience
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