Cool Hand Luke

Director

Stuart Rosenberg

Classification

PG

Genres

Classic, Drama

DVD Relese Date

1967

Description

A defiant chain-gang prisoner suffers a "failure to communicate" in this searing drama. Paul Newman shines in the title role, George Kennedy as his sidekick won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Cast

George Kennedy, Paul Newman

Fun Film Info

Trivia: Cool Hand Luke was produced by Jalem Productions, Jack Lemmon's own production company. Goofs: during scene when Luke is cutting chains from ankles, he throws the axe off to his left. When one of the trackers arrives, the axe head is resting on the stump with the axe handle off to the right.

Quotes

Dragline: He was smiling... That's right. You know, that, that Luke smile of his. He had it on his face right to the very end. Hell, if they didn't know it 'fore, they could tell right then that they weren't a-gonna beat him. That old Luke smile. Oh, Luke. He was some boy. Cool Hand Luke. Hell, he's a natural-born world-shaker. Luke: Anybody here? Hey, Old Man. You home tonight? Can You spare a minute. It's about time we had a little talk. I know I'm a pretty evil fellow... killed people in the war and got drunk... and chewed up municipal property and the like. I know I got no call to ask for much... but even so, You've got to admit You ain't dealt me no cards in a long time. It's beginning to look like You got things fixed so I can't never win out. Inside, outside, all of them... rules and regulations and bosses. You made me like I am. Now just where am I supposed to fit in? Old Man, I gotta tell You. I started out pretty strong and fast. But it's beginning to get to me. When does it end? What do You got in mind for me? What do I do now? Right. All right.

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