One of the finest films of the 1970's.

Rating: 9/10 (30 August 2005)

Randle P. McMurphy (Three-Time Oscar Winner:Jack Nicholson), a free spirited con man. McMurphy is lazy and he could be crazy or a wildly sane man. They sent him in a mental hospital to test him. Once he enter the mental hospital, he becomes friends with an unusual bunch of inmates. McMurphy is friends with a quiet strong native American (Will Sampson), a shy stutter young man (Brad Dourif) and more inmates are liking McMurphy. But he cannot stand Nurse Ratched (Oscar-Winner:Louise Fletcher). But McMurphy, it's war for him to stand up at the mean spirited nurse.
Directed by Milos Forman (Amadeus, Man in the Moon, The People Vs. Larry Flynt) made an excellent dramatic comedy. This is a Winner of Five Academy Awards, including:Best Picture for Micheal Douglas & Saul Zaentz, Best Actor for Nicholson, Best Actress for Fletcher, Best Adapated Screenplay by Lawrence Hauben & Bo Goldman and Best Director for Forman. The film also receive four Oscar-nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Brad Dourif, Best Cinematography for Haskell Wexler & Bill Bulter, Best Film Editing for Richard Chew-Lynzee Klingman & Sheldon Kahn and Best Original Music Score by Jack Nitzsche.
The First DVD has an fine non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.92:1) transfer (Also in Pan & Scan) and an nice Dolby Surround 2.0 Sound.
The Second DVD Release is a Special Edition has an sharp anamorphic (1.85:1) transfer and an digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an running commentary track by the director, two-time Oscar winner:Micheal Douglas and three-time Oscar winner:Saul Zaentz. The second disc has an interesting documentary, deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer. The film's supporting cast includes:William Redfield, Peter Brocco, Danny De Vito, Christopher Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Vincent Schiavelli, Sydney Lassick & Lousie Mortiz. This is Based on a Novel by Ken Kesey, than later turned into a play. This is an unforgettable motion picture, don't miss it. Micheal Berryman from "The Hills Have Eyes" fame has a bit part. (**** ½/*****).