Michael Douglas Gave His Father Half of 'Cuckoo's Nest' Pay

As the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" marks its 50th anniversary, star and producer Michael Douglas shares a surprising fact. He gave half of his producing fee to his father, actor Kirk Douglas. Douglas was 31 when he produced the Oscar-winning drama. His early career featured anti-war roles, so the story of a man fighting the system felt natural. Now 81, Douglas says the film's theme feels timeless. He notes its message of "individuality versus the corporate world" strongly resonates today. The actor spoke from his home in Santa Barbara, California.