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100 BAFTA Moments - Jack Nicholson's Acceptance Speech on the set of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

4 February 2015

4 days to go - the actor wins for his performances in The Last Detail and Chinatown

Is this the best satellite link-up acceptance speech in BAFTA's history? Unable to attend the ceremony in 1975, Jack Nicholson's acceptance speech for winning the Leading Actor award was shot while he was on the set of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest! Featuring Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito and many other of the cast members, Nicholson smashes the glass before making his speech. 

The Guardian have been celebrating Jack Nicholson's acceptance speech, find out more.

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