Synopsis : Although a brilliant pianist from a well-to-do family, Robert, has made a career out of running from job to job and woman to woman. After being summoned to his father’s deathbed, Robert returns home with his sexy but witless girlfriend, Rayette, when he meets and falls for a sophisticated woman. ‘Five Easy Pieces’ won Best Picture,Best Director and Best Supporting Actress for Karen Black at the New York Film Critics Awards.
Festival History : Academy Awards 1971: 4 nominations including: Best PictureDirectors Guild of America 1971: Nominee: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Writers Guild of America 1971: Nominee: Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen
Awards : National Board of Review Awards 1971: 2 wins including: Best Supporting Actress
Director :
Bob Rafelson
Producer :
Bob Rafelson
Screenplay :
CAROLE EASTMAN
DOP :
LÁSZLÓ KOVÁCS
Editor :
CHRISTOPHER HOLMES
Cast :
JACK NICHOLSON, KAREN BLACK, LOIS SMITH, SUSAN ANSPACH