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12 Crazy Things to Know About ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

11. A Douglas Family Tradition

Prior to the novel being published, Kirk Douglas bought the film rights to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. He fell in love with the book when he read it as a galley in 1961. Douglas went on to star in the Broadway production of the book in 1963. Every major studio turned Douglas down when he was shopping Cuckoo’s Nest around. Later, Kirk gave the film rights to his son, Michael Douglas, but opted to retain a portion of the profits if the movie were to ever come to fruition.

Kirk Douglas in Cuckoo's Nest
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