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Still from Carnal Knowledge — Carnal Knowledge (1971) — Mike NicholsPhotographed by Giuseppe Rotunno

Poster for Carnal Knowledge

Mike Nichols

Carnal Knowledge

United States / English / 1971 / 1h 38m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

Criterion Collection: Spine №1270
Letterboxd: 3.63/5·25.1K ratings·6.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Cameron Crowe
Oct 2025
Yorgos Lanthimos
Oct 2025

Carnal Knowledge (1971) | Criteria

Benny Safdie

Oct 2025

Billy Crudup

Sep 2025

Included in
Method Acting
Position 21
Included in
June 2023
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorMike Nichols

WriterJules Feiffer

CinematographerGiuseppe Rotunno

EditorSam O'Steen

ProducerMike Nichols

Cast

Jack Nicholsonas Jonathan

Candice Bergenas Susan

Art Garfunkelas Sandy

Ann-Margretas Bobbie

Rita Morenoas Louise

Cynthia O'Nealas Cindy

Carol Kaneas Jennifer

Sheri Jacksonas Mama

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