A brilliant-but-unhappy concert pianist, Robert Dupea (Jack Nicholson) has given up music to work as an oil rigger in California. Informed by his sister that their father has had two strokes, Dupea heads home to Seattle, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, Rayette (Karen Black). Leaving her at a motel, Dupea visits the family homestead, only to fall for his brother's fiancée, Catherine (Susan Anspach).
Five Easy Pieces
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A brilliant-but-unhappy concert pianist, Robert Dupea (Jack Nicholson) has given up music to work as an oil rigger in California. Informed by his sister that their father has had two strokes, Dupea heads home to Seattle, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, Rayette (Karen Black). Leaving her at a motel, Dupea visits the family homestead, only to fall for his brother's fiancée, Catherine (Susan Anspach). After a brief affair, an angry and alienated Dupea leaves with Rayette, only to abandon her at a gas station, as he hitches a ride to Alaska to begin a new life. Nominated for four 1970 Oscars®, including Best Picture and Actor.
Cast and crew
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Bob Rafelson
Director, Writer -
Jack Nicholson
Robert Eroica Dupea -
Karen Black
Rayette Dipesto -
Billy Green Bush
Elton -
Fannie Flagg
Stoney -
Sally Struthers
Betty -
Marlena MacGuire
Twinky -
Richard Stahl
Recording Engineer -
Lois Smith
Partita Dupea -
Helena Kallianiotes
Palm Apodaca -
Toni Basil
Terry Grouse -
Lorna Thayer
Waitress -
Susan Anspach
Catherine Van Oost -
Ralph Waite
Carl Fidelio Dupea -
William Challee
Nicholas Dupea -
John P. Ryan
Spicer -
Irene Dailey
Samia Glavia -
Carole Eastman
Writer
Additional information
Directors
Bob RafelsonDirectors
Studio
Sony PicturesStudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Released year
1970Released year
Age rating
Duration
1 h 38 minDuration
Genres
DramaGenres
Writers
Carole EastmanBob Rafelson
Writers
Bob Rafelson
Size
5.72 GB (1080p HD)2.63 GB (720p HD)
1.95 GB (SD)
Size
2.63 GB (720p HD)
1.95 GB (SD)
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