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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975): Film vs Book
Film · 1975 · Directed by Miloš Forman · Starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher
About the film
A rebel patient takes on a strict ward nurse.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film is told in the usual way, while the novel is narrated by one patient, which changes its feel.
Read or watch first?
The book is told through a patient's eyes.
What the book gives you
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
A vivid, funny and moving story with an unforgettable rebel at its center. It makes you root for the human spirit.
Who will like it: Readers who like bold, memorable characters and stories about freedom and standing up.