One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Miloš Forman · Starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher
A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.
Where was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest filmed?
- Salem, Oregon, USA, Salem – Main psychiatric hospital exterior and interior scenes where most of the film takes place. The actual Oregon State Hospital served as the primary filming location for the mental institution, lending authenticity to the film's depiction of institutional life.
- Portland, Oregon, USA, Portland – Fishing trip sequence where patients escape for a day on the river. The Willamette River provided the scenic location for the pivotal therapeutic fishing excursion that represents the patients' rebellion and freedom.
- Depoe Bay, Oregon, USA, Depoe Bay – Coastal scenes during the fishing trip sequence. The rugged Oregon coastline was used for the dramatic ocean scenes during the patients' memorable fishing expedition.