Screenplay: Jack Nicholson

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Jack Nicholson. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


The Trip

1967 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Roger Corman

Cast Peter Fonda · Susan Strasberg · Bruce Dern · Dennis Hopper

Synopsis The Trip (1967) follows Paul Groves, a television commercial director portrayed by Peter Fonda, who is grappling with a significant personal crisis. His wife Sally, played by Susan Strasberg, has left him, and in his search for solace, he turns...

6.0

605 votes

6.0

605 votes

Ride in the Whirlwind

1965 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Monte Hellman

Cast Jack Nicholson · Millie Perkins · Cameron Mitchell · Katherine Squire

Synopsis Ride in the Whirlwind (1965) follows the harrowing journey of three innocent cowboys who find themselves in a dire situation. Misidentified as part of a notorious outlaw gang, they are relentlessly hunted by a determined posse. As they flee through...

5.7

641 votes

5.7

641 votes

Head

1968 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Bob Rafelson

Cast Peter Tork · Davy Jones · Micky Dolenz · Michael Nesmith

Synopsis Head (1968) is a cinematic journey that presents a series of disjointed musical vignettes and escapades featuring the iconic rock band "The Monkees." The film follows the band members—Davy, Peter, Mike, and Mickey—as they traverse a variety of settings, each...

5.3

50 votes

5.3

50 votes

Drive, He Said

1971 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Jack Nicholson

Cast William Tepper · Karen Black · Michael Margotta · Bruce Dern

Synopsis Drive, He Said (1971) follows the story of Hector, a talented basketball player for the Leopards, the college team he represents. Hector's personal life is in turmoil as his girlfriend, Olive, grapples with the decision to stay with him or...

5.3

47 votes

5.3

47 votes

Flight to Fury

1964 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Monte Hellman

Cast Dewey Martin · Fay Spain · Jack Nicholson · Jacqueline Hellman

Synopsis Flight to Fury (1964) ignites a perilous tale as a cache of pilfered diamonds sets the stage for a lethal conflict among a disparate group of individuals stranded in the dense Philippine jungle.

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Thunder Island

1963 · Movie · 65 min. · United States

Direction Jack Leewood

Cast Gene Nelson · Fay Spain · Brian Kelly · Miriam Colon

Synopsis Thunder Island (1963) follows a Central American woman who enlists the help of an American assassin to eliminate the former dictator of her island nation. However, their scheme is thwarted by another American who intervenes to protect his wife and...

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Not rated