Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces is a 1970 film which tells the story of Bobby Dupea (played by Jack Nicholson), a concert pianist who is estranged from his family. In the opening of the film the character is working as an oil rigger. When his father becomes ill, he goes to confront the family, taking his diner waitress girlfriend with him. It stars Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Billy Green Bush, Fannie Flagg and Sally Struthers.

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1970 - Film - Oil rigger - Jack Nicholson - Karen Black - Billy Green Bush - Fannie Flagg - Sally Struthers

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The movie was written by Carole Eastman (as Adrien Joyce) and Bob Rafelson, and was directed by Rafelson.

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Carole Eastman - Bob Rafelson

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The title refers to a beginner's primer for the piano, consisting of five simple songs. However, the five piano pieces referred to in the film are anything but.

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The soundtrack employed a number of songs by Tammy Wynette, including Stand By Your Man.

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Soundtrack - Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man

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It was nominated by Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jack Nicholson), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Karen Black), Best Picture and Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced.

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Best Picture - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced

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In 2000 the United States Library of Congress deemed the film "culturally significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.

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2000 - Library of Congress - National Film Registry

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