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Five Easy Pieces

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Original title
Five Easy Pieces
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Running time
90 min.
Country
United States United States
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Producer
BBS. Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Genre
Drama | Family Relationships. Psychological Drama. Romantic Drama. Road Movie. Independent Film (US)
Synopsis
Robert Dupea has given up his promising career as a concert pianist and is now working in oil fields. He lives together with Rayette, who's a waitress in a diner. When Robert hears from his sister that his father isn't well, he drives up to Washington to see him, taking Rayette with him. There he gets confronted with his rich, cultured family that he had left behind.
Awards
1970: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Movie, Screenplay, Actor (Nicholson), Supporting Actress (Karen Black)
1970: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actress (Ex-aequo: Black). 5 Nominations
1970: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Awards, incl. Best Film & Best Director. 6 Nom.
1970: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1970: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Drama Screenplay
1970: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): Best Supporting Actress.
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Five Easy Pieces
1970
Bob Rafelson
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