Carnal Knowledge



One of the most controversial movies of its time, this "thought-provoking" (Leonard Malden) comedy-drama from legendary director Mike Nichols (The Birdcage) is a funny, poignant look at relationships as seen through the eyes of two friends over a 20-year period. Superbly crafted by playwrights Jules Feiffer, Carnal Knowledge is brimming with touching insights, sexy banter and powerful performances by three-time Oscar® winner Jack Nicholson, Ann-Margret, Candice Bergen and pop music icon Arthur Garfunkel.

Jonathan (Nicholson) and Sandy (Garfunekl) are college roommates who share an endless fascination – and obsession – with women. As time goes by, their relentless pursuit for the joys of the flesh becomes more competitive…and more damaging. Soon, Jonathan and Sandy's lives become a vicious circle of girls, booze and unfulfillment, and they realize only too late that – in the war of the sexes – they are their own worst enemy.

Movie Data

 

Cast

Jack Nicholson Ann-Margret, Arthur Garfunkel, Candice Bergen

Genre

Comedy-Drama

Language

English

Running Time

98 min / Color

Rated

R

Year

1971

Quality

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