A CLASH of misfits and anti-heroes, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a deserving Hollywood classic.

A wry non-conformist classic and the film that won Jack Nicholson his first Oscar as the anti-establishment anti-hero McMurphy, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest remains a powerful cat-and-mouse game of wit and lunacy.

Set in the microcosm of an insane asylum, McMurphy (Nicholson) feigns mental illness to reprieve himself from prison duty.

In captivity, the free-spirited McMurphy challenges the iron hand of asylum authority, the indomitable Nurse Ratched, in a dance of comedy and tragedy.

Tickets to the screening include post show drink and nibbles.

Friday at the Flicks is a series that screens classic, significant and challenging films.

A five-minute pre-screening talk sets context and then post-show drinks and nibbles allow for a post-show discussion with a community of film enthusiasts.

It's on at the USQ Arts Theatre from 6pm on Friday, August 12.

For tickets or further information head to artsworx.usq.edu.au or call the box office on 4631 1111.