30/100 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
United Artists/Courtesy Neal Peters Collection Kirk Douglas optioned Ken Kesey’s book in the early ’60s but decided he was too old to play McMurphy, so he gave the rights to his son, Michael, who produced it instead. See the box office totals, famous quotes and more. Director: Milos Forman Cast: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Will Sampson Domestic lifetime gross (adjusted for inflation, 2014): $427,335,400 Famous quote: “What do you think you are, for Chris sake, crazy or somethin’? Well you’re not! You’re not! You’re no crazier than the average asshole out walkin’ around on the streets and that’s it.” — McMurphy Kirk Douglas optioned Ken Kesey‘s book in the early ’60s but decided he was too old to play McMurphy, so he gave the rights to his son, Michael, who produced it instead.
