One flew over the Cookoo's nest

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:16 pm

This is a film about a rather colourful character who tries to escape work detail in prison by being committed to a mental institution. Upon arrival he bands together the inmates against the rather dictatoral Nurse Ratched.

I really liked this film, as mr_e will no doubt confirm! Supurb acting and I was surprised by the 1975 film date on imdb.

BarcelonAl · Post by **BarcelonAl** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:08 am

A superb film and despite the subject matter, not in the slightest bit depressing.

Wonderful acting from Jack Nicholson. Probably my favourite film of his, closely followed by Easy Rider.

A definite

from me as well.

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:36 pm

The indian cracked me up.
Thought-provoking and genuinely enjoyable

Post by **Mike** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:07 pm

Did you know that it had been parodied in the Simpsons. When Homer is sent to the mental institue for wearing a pink shirt (and Barts poor judgement in filling in a Mental Health Questionnaire), they introduce him to The Chief.

Homer "Hiya Chief"
Chief "Hello!"

This is then followed by a bunch of keen scientists and doctor who are fascinated by the explaination "No one really speaks to me here!"

Classic Simpsons.

BarcelonAl · Post by **BarcelonAl** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:16 pm

Is that the one where Michael Jackson guest voices?

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:16 pm

the book is as interesting, though i wouldn't say better - which is fine because its a damn good film!

Post by **Mike** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:25 am

BarcelonAl wrote:Is that the one where Michael Jackson guest voices?

Yup, either that or it is a guest vocal double. . . .

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:02 pm

that episode is quality. I can still remember ''Lisa its your birthday, god blessed you this day......''

I think it must be a voice parody because Wacko Jacko would surely never provide them with the rights to show him like that.

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:15 am

i tried to look in the credits for that episode but couldn't see any 'guest voice' like normal, it did sound very authentic though

Post by **Mike** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:36 am

lol, I should have known that you would have that episode on DVD somewhere!

This seems to give a clue to our answer here. It is an authentic voice but credited under a different name. I don't know if I should believe this or not. I will try and find a second source with the same information!

A Second source.

A Third source.

Mark Scollon · Post by **Mark Scollon** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:50 pm

Well, that's me convinced then.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:58 pm

Mark Scollon wrote:Well, that's me convinced then.

Phew, what a relief!