When McMurphy attempts to lift the heavy hydrotherapy sink in an effort to escape, it’s not just about physically breaking free. It symbolizes his defiance against the oppressive mental institution system. Though he ultimately fails, he said “But I tried didn’t I?” showing his never-give-up attitude, which inspires the Chief to break free. 🤍 ⁣ ⁣ Almost all extras in the hospital were authentic mental patients and Milos Forman would just roll the cameras when they didn’t know it, so he could cap