Synopsis
In 'Five Easy Pieces', Jack Nicholson stars as Robert Dupea, a gifted pianist who has turned his back on his privileged background and is working in an oil field. When he learns his father is dying, he confronts his past and grapples with his relationships with the women in his life.
Did You Know?
- Jack Nicholson performs his own piano playing in the film.
- Nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture in 1971.
- Five Easy Pieces was added to the National Film Registry in 2000.
- Nicholson's second collaboration with director Bob Rafelson.
- The movie's title references a beginner's book of piano pieces.
Iconic Quotes
- I faked a little Chopin, you faked a big response.
- I move around a lot, not because I'm looking for anything, but 'cause I'm getting away from things that get bad if I stay.
- You're just a bunch of phonies. I'm not going back to that kind of life.
- I'd like a plain omelette, no potatoes, tomatoes instead, a cup of coffee, and wheat toast.
- You want me to hold the chicken, huh?
