Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1970-09-12
Genre:Drama
Duration:98 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Bob Rafelson
Actors:Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Lois Smith, Ralph Waite
Production:BBS Productions, Columbia Pictures

Overview:

Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.

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