Five Easy Pieces
"He rode the fast lane on the road to nowhere."
Originally released in 1970. Five Easy Pieces is a drama film. directed by Bob Rafelson.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, and Susan Anspach
Synopsis
Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (569 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.1M
11.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Robert Eroica Dupea
Karen Black
as Rayette Dipesto
Susan Anspach
as Catherine Van Oost
Lois Smith
as Partita Dupea
Ralph Waite
as Carl Fidelio Dupea
Billy Green Bush
as Elton
Irene Dailey
as Samia Glavia
Toni Basil
as Terry Grouse
Lorna Thayer
as Waitress
Richard Stahl
as Recording Engineer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
- Revenue
- $18,099,091
Production Companies
- BBS Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Easy Pieces about?
Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.
Who directed Five Easy Pieces?
Five Easy Pieces was directed by Bob Rafelson.
How long is Five Easy Pieces?
Five Easy Pieces has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Five Easy Pieces released?
Five Easy Pieces was released on September 12, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Easy Pieces?
The main cast of Five Easy Pieces includes Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Lois Smith, Ralph Waite.
Is Five Easy Pieces worth watching?
Five Easy Pieces has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 569 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.