The Five (1970)

FIVE EASY PIECES ('70) will forever be remembered as an iconic counterculture movie. Starring Jack Nicholson and shot by László Kovács who also worked on EASY RIDER ('69), the film earned four Oscar noms including Best Picture. See it tonight at 10pm ET. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Jack Nicholson's formative acting lessons came from Jeff Corey, one of the most revered acting teachers and coaches of his day. He credited Corey with his breakthrough performance in FIVE EASY PIECES ('70). "Corey taught good actors were meant to absorb life," Nicholson said. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM