Five Easy Pieces
“He rode the fast lane on the road to nowhere.”
Synopsis
Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-28
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
Robert Eroica Dupea
Karen Black
Rayette Dipesto
Susan Anspach
Catherine Van Oost
Lois Smith
Partita Dupea
Ralph Waite
Carl Fidelio Dupea
Billy Green Bush
Elton
Irene Dailey
Samia Glavia
Toni Basil
Terry Grouse
Lorna Thayer
Waitress
Richard Stahl
Recording Engineer
Helena Kallianiotes
Palm Apodaca
William Challee
Nicholas Dupea
John P. Ryan
Spicer
Fannie Flagg
Stoney
Marlena MacGuire
Twinky
Sally Struthers
Betty
Clay Greenbush
Baby (uncredited)
Bob Rafelson
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.31x
+$16.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Rafelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Carole Eastman
- Original Title
- Five Easy Pieces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.1M
- Production Studios
- BBS Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Rafelson
Carole Eastman, Bob Rafelson
László Kovács
Christopher Holmes, Gerald Shepard
Bob Rafelson, Richard Wechsler, Bert Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Toby Carr Rafelson
Production Design
Bob Rafelson
Director
Carole Eastman
Screenplay
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Christopher Holmes
Editor
Bob Rafelson
Producer
Richard Wechsler
Producer
Gerald Shepard
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Easy Pieces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Five Easy Pieces?
The principal cast of Five Easy Pieces includes Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Lois Smith, Ralph Waite.
When was Five Easy Pieces released and how long is it?
Five Easy Pieces was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Five Easy Pieces?
Five Easy Pieces had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $18.1M at the worldwide box office (11.31 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Easy Pieces?
Five Easy Pieces holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).