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Carnal Knowledge

Carnal Knowledge

Its time has come.

19716.61h 38m

Overview

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

Directed by Mike Nichols
Written by Jules Feiffer
Produced by Mike Nichols
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $28.6M

Top Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Jonathan

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Susan

Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel

Sandy

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Bobbie

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Louise

C

Cynthia O'Neal

Cindy

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Jennifer

S

Sheri Jackson

Mama

Themes & Keywords

infidelitynew york cityeroticismcoming of agefriendsextramarital affairsexual confusionsexual awakeningcollege friendscollege roommatecomedy of manners

About Carnal Knowledge

Carnal Knowledge is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 1971 exploring themes of infidelity, new york city, eroticism, coming of age, friends, extramarital affair. Directed by Mike Nichols, it stars Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Art Garfunkel. Two lifelong friends navigate complex sexual encounters and emotional entanglements, wrestling with societal norms and personal desires.

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