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1971

Carnal Knowledge

Two lifelong friends navigate complex sexual encounters and emotional entanglements, wrestling with societal norms and personal desires.

Credits

Director

Mike Nichols

Producers

Mike Nichols , Joseph E. Levine

Writer

Jules Feiffer

Cinematographer

Giuseppe Rotunno

Editor

Sam O'Steen

Production Design

Richard Sylbert

Costume Design

Anthea Sylbert

Cast

Jack Nicholson , Candice Bergen , Art Garfunkel , Ann-Margret , Rita Moreno , Cynthia O'Neal , Carol Kane , Sheri Jackson

Studio

AVCO Embassy Pictures

Genres

Romance Drama Comedy

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

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Carnal Knowledge (1971) movie poster
Carnal Knowledge (1971) movie poster
Carnal Knowledge (1971) movie poster
Carnal Knowledge (1971) movie poster
Carnal Knowledge (1971) movie poster

Awards

1 win, 5 nominations
Won Best Supporting Actress Ann-Margret 1972
Nom Best Original Screenplay Jules Feiffer Little Murders 1972
Nom Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Jack Nicholson 1972
Nom Best Supporting Actress Ann-Margret 1972
Nom Best Supporting Actor Art Garfunkel 1972

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