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Where was Five Easy Pieces filmed?

1971 film, directed by Bob Rafelson.

  • British Columbia

The story is set in California, about 1,228 miles (1,976 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
California; Washington
Filmed in
British Columbia
Distance
About 1,228 miles (1,976 km) between California and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 2,435 miles (3,919 km) between Washington and the nearest filming location.
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About Five Easy Pieces

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Released
1971
Director
Bob Rafelson
Cast
Jack NicholsonKaren BlackFannie FlaggSally StruthersLois SmithBilly "Green" BushSusan AnspachRalph WaiteToni BasilJohn P. Ryan
Genre
DramaRoad
Awards
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress; New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film; New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture and 1 more

Bobby Dupea works in an oil field in Kern County, California.

She tells Bobby, who was once also a pianist, that their father has suffered two strokes, and urges him to reconcile with the family at their home in Washington.

The latter launches into a monologue about the evils of consumerism.

Famous lines from Five Easy Pieces

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Shit ass!Elton
  • I hope they do.Rayette
  • What do you think?Bobby
  • You love me, Bobby?Rayette
  • Are you talking to us?Twinky

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