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Five Easy Pieces (1970) -- A drop-out from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil-rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   10,791 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Carole Eastman (screenplay)
Carole Eastman (story)
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Release Date:
12 September 1970 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
He Rode The Fast Lane On The Road To Nowhere.
Plot:
A drop-out from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil-rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
When There's a Fire In Your Heart more (128 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jack Nicholson ... Robert Eroica Dupea
Karen Black ... Rayette Dipesto
Billy Green Bush ... Elton (as Billy 'Green' Bush)
Fannie Flagg ... Stoney
Sally Struthers ... Betty (as Sally Ann Struthers)
Marlena MacGuire ... Twinky (as Marlena Macguire)
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 (as John Ryan)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
98 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In Carole Eastman's original script, Catherine Van Oost was supposed to be an older woman. But director Bob Rafelson transformed her into a young beauty who is Carl's protégé. more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the bowling alley, a stain or wet spot is visible on the seat of Bobby's jeans, but is gone in the next shot. more
Quotes:
Bobby: You keep on talking about the good life, Elton, 'cause it makes me puke. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Last Picture Show: A Look Back (1999) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Stand by your Man more

FAQ

What are the five 'easy' pieces?
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14 out of 18 people found the following comment useful.
When There's a Fire In Your Heart, 3 September 2003
Author: PeteStud from australia

This incredible movie would have to be one of Jack Nicholson and the totally underrated Karen Black's finest hours (and a half!). This would probably be my favourite movie of all time and though you might find it initially depressing you too will find many instances of black humour with repeated viewings. Everybody and their dog always raves about the chicken salad sandwich diner scene and the dialogue between the main character and his invalid father but for my money the money shot is when Bobby first tells Rayette he has to visit his family ALONE and as he tries to leave without her (which wouldve ended up being the most humane thing he does in the film!!) he finds his car wont start at the crucial moment and he completely loses it in his car cursing a lotta four letter words under his breath. I wont go into the details of what this film is about but its thoroughly entertaining and works on many levels. Fans of this sort of drama should check out WHEN YOU COMIN BACK, RED RYDER as well for superb character breakdowns also. If you thought the main character in Michael Leigh's NAKED was a miserable lost soul on a road to nowhere you aint seen nothing yet til you check out Jack in this!! A complete masterpiece from beginning to end. Great soundtrack with Tammy Wynette by the way and Karen Black shows off her awesome vocal style as well......

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