Nicholson's status as one of greatest, most charismatic actors in cinema history remains true even today. Here are 10 of Jack Nicholson's best movies.
1
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
In order to escape the prison labour, McMurphy, a prisoner, fakes insanity and is shifted to the special ward for the mentally unstable. In this ward, he must rise up against a cruel nurse, Ratched.
2
The Shining
Jack and his family move into an isolated hotel with a violent past. Living in isolation, Jack begins to lose his sanity, which affects his family members.
3
Easy Rider
A tale of two bikers hitting the road to fuel their American dream, encompassing money, drugs, sex and violence.
4
Batman
Batman, a dark knight from Gotham City, helps to defeat evil and keep its citizens safe. Jack Napier turns into the Joker and promises to take over Gotham City. Can Batman nip his plans in the bud?
5
As Good as It Gets
When the bigoted, compulsive writer Melvin's gay neighbour is brutally assaulted, he is forced to take care of his dog. He falls in love with a waitress and the three form an unlikely friendship.
6
Chinatown
Mrs Mulwray hires Detective Jake, who specializes in matrimonial cases, to spy on her husband, the builder of the city's water system. He finds himself in a web of deceit when Mr Mulwray dies.
7
A Few Good Men
Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a US military lawyer, defends two US marines charged with murdering a fellow marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. The needle of suspicion, however, points to a colonel.
8
Five Easy Pieces
Robert Dupea is an oil rig worker who has abandoned his privileged life and his successful career as a pianist. Troubled with his self-imposed exile for 20 years, he plans to return home.
9
The Last Detail
Following orders of the higher authority, two navy seals are given the task to bring a convict to prison.
10
Carnal Knowledge
Carnal Knowledge is a 1971 American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols and written by Jules Feiffer. It stars Jack Nicholson, Art Garfunkel, Ann-Margret, and Candice Bergen.