One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest Wins Best Picture: 1976 Oscars

[@thesir27]

The best year of best pictures, every single one is a classic. it's crazy

[@runnerlegend7726]

+thesir27 A very good year but not the best . 1939 takes that honor.

[@irkiIIer]

+Runner legend youre fuckin lame 1939 is like a totally different age, theyre not even the same ballpark

[@technodroog]

+thesir27 an excellent year...all five are strong. The four out of five in '74 (Godfather II, Chinatown, Lenny, The Conversation were arguably better than anything in '75, though

[@HovaNirvana]

Culprit LA 1976 is also in this conversation.

[@oscarfun100]

1993 was also amazing.

[@nicholasfox966]

All five nominees are masterpieces.

[@robertosucci1151]

Audrey Hepburn has always had this charm in the way she says things

[@getlikemc]

Jaws, Dog Day Afternoon, Nashville, Cuckoo's Nest, and the greaty underrated masterpiece Barry Lyndon. Yea, what a great year in film.

[@rustincohle2135]

Don't think _Barry Lyndon_ is underrated. It's on basically every list of the greatest films of all time.

[@push555push]

Audrey's elegance will never be equaled.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Beautiful, natural woman. No surgery. Agree..she could look anorexic at times. I think she never liked food that much. She alluded to that.

[@el7jake]

I always used to say that there were two--and only two--actresses who had only to walk across the screen to take he audience's breath away. One was Grace Kelly, and the other was Audrey Hepburn.

[@shouvikghosh8946]

FACTS...!!

[@likearollingstone007]

Anorexic

[@drstranger7430]

Audrey is such a beaitiful woman. Her voice, class, beauty, and everything about her makes her remarkable!

[@mariebdo2703]

Audrey's cute voice and accent. That's all I needed for today.

[@samsonfornow5908]

I watched this movie and my life changed for ever

[@Robson1898vascao]

My god i watched all those movies, they are truly classics and only now i got to know they fighted against each other for the best picture oscar. Nashville, Jaws, Barry Lyndon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Dog Day Afternoon; its simply unreal how strong the competition was that year

[@vladislav_altair]

And Audrey with them)

[@davy209]

In my opinion, the 1975 Best Picture nominees has got to be the best 5 picks of all time! All 5 nominees are truly iconic and the some of the best films of all time!

[@FredNotJorge]

One of my favorite films of all time.

[@uncreativelynamedchannel5887]

Arguably the strongest Best Picture line-up that ever was, and ever will be.

[@Legend-vm9uv]

Yup, both Jaws and One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest.

[@maanveersingh25]

@@Legend-vm9uv Barry Lyndon Kubrick the best director.

[@ohroonoko]

Name the WORST.

[@ohroonoko]

That’s very arguable. The 70’s was probably the greatest single decade in Hollywood as far as the caliber of films; originality, acting, directing, screenwriting…

[@pimmagrimm]

1995 was pretty strong

[@IcarusLime]

Back when the Oscars nominated movies that deserved it.

[@bucklakelukie]

What deserved to be nominated this year

[@isaywhateveriwantandyougot7421]

The oscars have always been a joke. Jaws not winning that year was one thing but nominating the director for absolutely nothing says more than enough, this is Spielberg I am talking about for Christ's sake

[@ok-xo3ot]

I say whatever I want and you gotta deal with that Have you even seen Cuckoos Nest? It deserved to win easily

[@loveanimals6981]

Amen. But of course a lot of the problem with that is that movies today (and for some time) just aren't of the same caliber in prestige. I don't really know the reason for that, but I can speculate. I don't know if filmmakers today just don't have the talent that many ones obviously exhibited in the past. Or if filmmakers and studios are just content in churning out shit (pardon my French) because they know that audiences don't care, and will gladly fork out money at theaters to watch it anyway (I don't. I just watch or re-watch older superior fare). It surprises me that there is such a seeming lack of talent among filmmakers, or lack of passion to do great filmmaking... or lack of whatever. Even at this moment, I'm hard-pressed to name filmmakers whom I personally believe are talented, passionate film directors. Names like David Lynch, Mike Leigh, and David Cronenberg are a few to come to mind. But, of course, these guys aren't young, and have been making movies for decades. I can't think of any new or younger talent that impresses me. (Actually, I can think of at least one. I think Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity, Roma) is a gifted filmmaker.)

[@ST-kr7hz]

@@isaywhateveriwantandyougot7421 lol. Jaws probably would win today, which shows how corrupt and worthless the academy has become. One flew is a masterpiece of high art, hollywood blockbusters lack the depth that movie reached

[@Cinemabuff97]

I'm so happy, "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" won best picture. What an incredible movie.

[@Michael-jw6et]

Jaws should have won. It is a masterpiece of brilliant film making. It still holds up today. Cuckoo's nest? not so much.

[@Cinemabuff97]

@@Michael-jw6et Jaws is one of my favorite movies of all time, but Cuckoos Nest is just a masterpiece

[@jarred160788]

So easily one of the most deserving Best Picture winners ever.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Audrey always looked awesome in dangling earrings. They really suited her. And her stunning face.

[@yadro]

In my opinion the best year for the Oscars EVER. All 5 pictures were superb, all directors made a perfect job. Altman, Forman, Kubrick, Lumet & Sielberg!

[@skygazer6898]

I went to see this film at the cinema in 75 and I have just watched it again this evening and I still believe it is one of the best films ever. The scene with them all on the boat was brilliant, even the scene with Chief when he utters the words "Thank you and Juicy Fruity" were awesome. Although Nicolson won the Oscar, Brad Douriff as Billy was excellent. Each and every one of the actors made this film brilliant.

[@joeherald7319]

Great year for movies but I can't help noticing Audrey Hepburn there really was no one like her. She radiated effortless elegance.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

I love “One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest”. It’s one of my all time favorite films. I’ve watched it many times over the years, and even own a DVD of it. Also know it won best picture and that Fletcher and Nicholson both won Oscars for their incredible performances. And all this time, I HAD NO IDEA MICHAEL DOUGLAS PRODUCED IT😳

[@DonnaChamberson]

So agree! Louise Fletcher is so underrated and just a beautiful CLASS ACT!

[@MinhAnh-wf6dz]

who asked

[@sk8forlife0112]

His dad owned the rights to the script for years and Michael was persistent and offered to produce it

[@waynefoote3781]

@@sk8forlife0112 WOW! That father and son duo is remarkable!@

[@fa-ls9jw]

Audrey IS queen 💕

[@aquakid360]

HOLY SHIT!!!! Its Gene Kelly!!!!!!! That man is a legend....my absolute hero. You are forever missed

[@contractmed1]

A well-deserved award indeed. I never liked New Hollywood films, but "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is by far my favorite one, and as of right now one of my top five favorite movies of all time.

[@slav1918]

One of the best movies of all time!

[@ep8324]

Didn't expect to see Gene Kelly here LOL😂😂 Love him!

[@forgednotcast612]

Jaws was one of the only movies that ever got a standing ovation but it was a blockbuster so there you go.

[@wheelinthesky300]

When was the last time we saw a Cuckoo's Nest, a Jaws, and a Dog Day Afternoon in the same year? Movies were daring 40 years ago. Now we have superheroes, chick flicks, and CGI.

[@luieee415]

Stupid comment right here. As if the Academy is awarding the films listed. The 1970's actually launched blockbusters, visual effects, etc.

[@danbam3411]

That's not his point. He's trying to say that all we have is nothing more than recycled overproduced crap like that listed.

[@wheelinthesky300]

Luis Hern The 1970s launched blockbusters and visual effects, sure -but they were smart movies. Jaws wasn't just a blockbuster, it was an adventure-thriller, with superb acting and writing, Star Wars had majestic overtones. I cannot say that about the 14th X-Men film.

[@TrackpadProductions]

You can't say that about Exorcist 2. You can't say that about Caligula. You can't say that about I spit on your grave. You can't say that about Manos The Hands of fucking Fate. There will always be great movies every year and there will always be bad movies every year; saying that we don't have good films anymore is intellectually lazy and quite frankly dishonest. Just because a film is old certainly doesn't make it good.

[@VictorNFN]

what a fucking stupid comment

[@nensi1972]

....great movies, great directors, great actors,..the best movie era...there will be no more like that....

[@witchingbrew3]

Can we talk about how incredible Audrey hepburn looked. She practically didn't age.

[@frankbutch323]

Damn Michael Douglas looks so young

[@alexferguson9899]

You‘re right. He was still 31 or 32 years old in this video.

[@chrise8275]

Gene Kelly was the happiest person to ever live.

[@McLarenMercedes]

Well deserved. I may prefer both Jaws and Barry Lyndon (one of the most underrated masterpieces ever) but One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest was really THE movie for the Award.

[@thunderstruck5484]

Watching Siskel and Ebert reviews from way back you see how many great movies were put out weekly

[@likearollingstone007]

What a year !

[@pelverud1]

All these Films are deserving of Best Picture! The 1970's was nirvana for film and movie buffs...incredible decade of cinematic achievement.

[@daddyhorne4575]

One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest the best movie of all time

[@Legend-vm9uv]

It’s definitely one of them

[@sreeragks106]

Nah.. Not even in this nomination list.

[@femgoo]

Zaentz won 2 more Oscars. one for Amadeus (1984) and another for The English Patient (1996) Great producer. R.I.P

[@sasapetrovic5884]

And there are Darryl F.Zanuck and Sam Spiegel who won 3 Oscars as producers.

[@ricosuave9060]

Put Jaws and Cuckoos Nest in 2 theaters next to each other. Which film is gonna get more people...

[@josecervantesochoa8807]

Barry lyndon and jaws my favourites, Audrey always so beautiful.

[@atticusmcfly]

Barry Lyndon, Dog Day Afternoon, Jaw, Nashville and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in the same year!?!?! 🤤

[@CruzVolver]

Omg omg Audrey Was so cuuuuuuteeee

[@ThePerchance]

Wow Michael Douglas so young here!

[@d.b.levitt]

Did no one clap for Barry Lyndon?

[@harrisonmcclintock6681]

I would have screamed for Barry Lyndon

[@nickgenatossio2779]

Harrison McClintock same

[@monmothma3358]

Audrey didn't allow any time :)

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

They clapped but this video has been spliced up.

[@rustincohle2135]

_Barry Lyndon_ wasn't liked much during its original release.

[@huydang4605]

This movie is one of the rarest that won all the big five Oscars: Best Picture, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Adapted). Truly a masterpiece!

[@carissanami5824]

She's so pretty. All time role model ❤️

[@alexisfreeman2615]

gene kelly and audrey hepburn! what!? 😄😀😊😂

[@hippydippy]

My God Audrey Hepburn is a Goddess!

[@scottschultz1961]

Everyone saying this was a great year for movies are correct but this was arguably the best decade for movies in the history of cinema!

[@SCL8294]

One of the best lineups in Oscar history.

[@CJODell12]

1:31. Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas walk up to the podium like old buddies.

[@jorgealexis6569]

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Cuckoo's Nest) from 1975 is one of my favorite films of all time where every fear, madness, illness and virtue of its protagonists is explored with humor and compassion, this masterful film is ultimately an unforgettable and incomparable experience. I thank everyone who made it possible to make this film and especially those who have passed away. R.I.P. Miloš Forman (Director) (1932-2018). Saul Zaentz (Producer)(1921-2014). Jack Nitzsche (Score) (1937-2000). Lawrence Hauben (Screenwriter) (1931-1985). Bo Goldman (Screenwriter) (1932-2023). Ken Kesey (Writer) (1935-2001). Haskell Wexler (Cinematographer)(1922-2015). Bill Butler (Cinematographer)(1921-2023). Will Sampson ("Chief" Bromden)(1933-1987). Louise Fletcher (Nurse Ratched)(1934-2022). William Redfield (Dale Harding) (1927-1976). Sidney Lassick (Charlie Cheswick)(1922-2003). Dean Brooks (Dr. John Spivey) (1916-2013). William Duell (Jim Sefelt)(1923-2011). Vincent Schiavelli (Bruce Frederickson)(1948-2005). Nathan George (Assistant Warren) (1963-2017). Scatman Crothers ((Night Guard Turkle)(1910-1986). Phil Roth (Woolsey)(1933-2018). Louisa Moritz (Rose)(1936-2019). Peter Brocco (Col. Matterson) (1903-1992). Delos V. Smith Jr. (Scanlon) (1906-1997). Josip Elic (Bancini)(1921-2019). Ted Markland (Hap Arlich)(1933-2011).

[@jomac2046]

That was one hard pick for best picture, all great movies.

[@SimonB.]

this movie is amazing. Every actor did an unbelievable job

[@Maximillionaire666]

I love OFOTCN, but I would've given the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director to Barry Lyndon.

[@harrisonmcclintock6681]

Completely

[@thedirector2266]

Oh, never. That film was far too stylized and unemotional to get votes. But it is an amazing film.

[@huha8895]

This is an amazing year for movies

[@filipjanik87]

I am kind of disappointed neither of them thanked the director.... after all, its his vision that makes that dream a reality. In fact neither did Nicolson in his speech... I find that very sad...

[@KPOPFan-eq6pz]

i love when men just share a kiss lol so sweet

[@harrisonmcclintock6681]

Barry Lyndon is the greatest contribution to cinema

[@GjpgrD]

JAWS & Dog Day Afternoon were the best of the bunch!!

[@AngelofMusic04]

And also "Nashville" and "Dog Day Afternoon". As AnthonyVardaro3 said, 1975 was a phenomenal year.

[@brfswigcham]

What a year for movies!

[@rawritsjazzy]

Michael Douglas + Jack Nicholson = (insert phrase of admiration and complete and utter amazement and endearment here)

[@theguywhoisaustralian1465]

GODAMN, What a year for cinema.

[@diptanshukashyap28]

It Happened One Night came out in 1934 - not 1937 Both It Happened One Night and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest also won Best Screenplay (Adapted). That's why they're significant for winning "The Big Five" - along with Silence of The Lambs in 1991.

[@Maga32b]

I am just now learning that Michael Douglas produced this movie!

[@marvelvsdc6624]

Lol me too

[@rustincohle2135]

Yea he was more successful as a producer than as an actor in this time.

[@MrBilly235]

Ken Kesey, on not being mentioned as author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', when it won the Best Picture award, Oscar night should have been one of the great days of my life, like my wedding. I really love movies. When they can be turned around to break your heart like this, well, it's like something you never thought would happen.

[@aalbi2781]

Yes, that's sad. Apparently, they rejected his screenplay with Chief Broom narrating.

[@AvatarAMVStyles]

Holy crap, what a year for movies.

[@perfectajo]

Wow, Saul Zaentz looks and sounds the same as he did when we won Best Picture for The English Patient...31 years later!

[@technodroog]

22 years later

[@DonnaChamberson]

Is this not the epitome of class? Audrey Hepburn - just WONDERFUL! No politics. Just a beautiful, classy set of people!!

[@gerrypeet4861]

Not really but ok. Weird comment.

[@DonnaChamberson]

@@gerrypeet4861 Not really, yours is the weird one but ok.

[@rustincohle2135]

@@DonnaChamberson _"No politics..."_ Virtually every movie Hollywood was making in that time was heavily about political and social issues that were topical in that time. Films have ALWAYS been political, brah.

[@MeesTW]

That's a damn great lineup.

[@aravinddoc]

It would have been awesome to have watched this movie in the theatre! Damn I wasn't born by then. Pure skills and no bullshit.

[@ChrisThomson-y7l]

I did not know Michael Douglas won an Oscar as a producer. I thought his only Oscar was for wall street

[@user-ri3oz1hi4k]

Audrey 🖤🖤

[@EDGEproductions]

I love the way that Barry Lyndon gets no applause.

[@EDGEproductions]

No. Barry Lyndon is one of my alltime favourite movies, but at the time it wasn't publicly appreciated, as with all Stanley Kubrick movies, it was before its time and audiences didn't know what to think of it. Hence why there is no applause. My preveous comment was very vague and I was commenting on the audience of the time, not the motion picture. In fact, apart from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, I think it's the best nomination on there. 1974 was a great year for movies though, and the remainding nominations are particually good as well.

[@EDGEproductions]

My apologies, I didn't realize. I thought the applause was for the one which the picture was showing not the one before.

[@cbgflygirl]

Damn Gene Kelly looked good at any age!

[@inrwizards]

some of the faces of the other nominees are pure gold wonder whatstanley kubricks was at home "mmm that guy did make a good nutcase. Ill cast him in my next movie."

[@polly_sigh]

All great films..I saw them all as a teenager, but my favorite is always "Nashville" and considering what is happening in 2024, the most prescient of these films. If you haven't seen it, please do! Our generation's "Citizen Kane".

[@drakedyer7884]

Anybody realize he said 1937 for the last time a movie won the big five? It was 1934 for It Happened One Night lol.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

This is the year I was born ❤️

[@moviesgalore9947]

That's a clean sweep. Best Picture Best Director Best Actor Best Actress. So difficult to win all four very few movies can do it.

[@ronaldmcdonald2817]

That’s not what a clean sweep is.

[@atahualpayupanqui]

The Winner is .. And the Oscars goes to..

[@k.g.9860]

The best movie,EVER!❤

[@andrewdyke5561]

Man what a year holy crap

[@tomsanchez3733]

I didn’t see Michael thank his father but his partner did. Kirk owned the rights to the project and allowed his son to produce it.

[@benzamg32m68]

It's 2023, and I heard on a radio talk show discussions that the reason and stigma associated with the homeless crisis began by this film. The atrocities this film brought forward pushed an agenda that stopped government and medical institutions from "helping" those who are mentally ill. It makes sense not to put people on medication if they don't need it. It equally makes sense to put them on medication if they need it to stay non-violent and calm. So now the government doesn't care too much, and spend billions on the homeless with zero progress. Thanks Oscar winner 🏆, you gave the government the power to escape.

[@Mariokdc]

one of the best movies ever

[@koby_in_renaissance]

The only movies to win all Big 5: It Happened One Night (1934) One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

[@thatonesound2211]

Hahaha stanley kubrick doesn't have time for oscars

[@hckingking]

I wouldn't have time for Oscar's if I was the greatest filmmaker of all time

[@rhysthomas5811]

He didn't like to fly. Even full metal jacket set in Vietnam was filmed in Britain

[@cosasoasd8141]

@@rhysthomas5811 yeah he shot a few movies in Britain

[@brendanmcmahon2745]

Jaws is my favorite movie, jack Nicholson is my favorite actor (apart from Clint Eastwood of course...), Attica, Attica, Attica!!!, never seen Nashville, and Stanley Kubrick was and is the greatest director of all time (sorry Lang, Tarkovsky, Hitchcock, all tied for second place). Barry Lyndon should have won, but Cuckoo's Nest deserved it tenfold.

[@SousSherpa]

A lot of great movies made that year.

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Barry Lyndon should be revisited. It is so incredibly good.

[@Floydian76]

I got something to share about this.... I was being born that day of the Oscars on March 29, 1976, thanks mom, you were given a star! hahaha

[@smj.mp4]

I think I would give my left arm to have Audrey Hepburn's voice

[@jeffreyrichardson3478]

Scott you are the best...

[@jeffreyyoung4364]

top 3 american movies in order of the 1970s: The Godfather, Taxi Driver, One Flew over the cuckoos nest

[@el7jake]

Michael forgot to thank his father, who, as Saul said, hung on to the dream of making the picture. Although he himself was not able to make and star in the picture, as he wanted, he did star as Randall McMurphy in the play.

[@heisen-bones]

This was such a stunning movie. I'm glad it won

[@ronaldmcdonald2817]

Definitely a classic but Barry Lyndon and Jaws are better.

[@Legend-vm9uv]

@@ronaldmcdonald2817 Just Jaws actually

[@heisen-bones]

@@Legend-vm9uv nah OFOTCN is a masterpiece

[@ronaldmcdonald2817]

@@Legend-vm9uv Nah Barry Lyndon is better then both Jaws and Cuckoos Nest.

[@Legend-vm9uv]

@@heisen-bones I know that, both Jaws and Cuckoos are in my favourite films list, Jaws is just higher.

[@WoWReforged]

Barry Lyndon is better than any of those other nominees. Actually it is one of the best movies of all time.

[@bartoszrebelski8571]

André Belarmino nope nope nope

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Barry Lyndon is good and I LOVE Stanley Kubrick. Is it his best film??? Not really. I think One Flew earn the Oscar award. It has a star power cast and the dialogue between them are awesome!!!!

[@chilloutbro606]

Sorry both are great films but they clearly got the winner correct that year

[@mariogamefreak1]

The Power of Fire there all classics

[@rustincohle2135]

_Barry Lyndon_ is the least significant of the five nominees.

[@mariomrn4426]

Wow what a year. Barry Lyndon, Dog Day Afternoon, Jaws and One flew over a cuckoos nest....

[@mateuscarvalho3870]

Young Michael Douglas winning an Oscar.

[@dLimboStick]

Any one of those films were worthy of Best Picture, any other year.