The Legacy of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

As we bask in the afterglow of this week’s Academy Awards, we take a look back at the Oscar-winning film from 50 years ago, one of only three films in history to sweep the big 5 categories (Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Picture, Director and Screenplay). Take a trip with us to filmdom’s most famous psych ward, it’s the Legacy of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

And this week’s bonus top 10 list is Jeff’s Top 10 Films of the American New Wave

10. The Last Picture Show

09. The French Connection

08. The Sting

07. All The President’s Men

06. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

05. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

04. Apocalypse Now

03. Network

02. 2001: A Space Odyssey

01. Chinatown

What do you think about the list? Can you count the number of Oscar winners? Let us know below or on our social channels.

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