Cool Hand Luke (1967)

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126 min - Crime | Drama - 1 November 1967 (USA)

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Ratings: 8.2/10 from 63,985 users
Reviews: 216 user | 69 critic

A man refuses to conform to life in a rural prison.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Paul Newman	...	Luke
	George Kennedy	...	Dragline
	J.D. Cannon	...	Society Red
	Lou Antonio	...	Koko
	Robert Drivas	...	Loudmouth Steve
	Strother Martin	...	Captain
	Jo Van Fleet	...	Arletta
	Clifton James	...	Carr
	Morgan Woodward	...	Boss Godfrey
	Luke Askew	...	Boss Paul
	Marc Cavell	...	Rabbitt
	Richard Davalos	...	Blind Dick
	Robert Donner	...	Boss Shorty
	Warren Finnerty	...	Tattoo
	Dennis Hopper	...	Babalugats

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Luke Jackson is a cool, gutsy prisoner in a Southern chain gang, who, while refusing to buckle under to authority, keeps escaping and being recaptured. The prisoners admire Luke because, as Dragline explains it, "You're an original, that's what you are!" Nevertheless, the camp staff actively works to crush Luke until he finally breaks. Written by alfiehitchie

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Sometimes, "Nothing" can be a really Cool Hand. See more »

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Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1967 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Hladnoruki kaznjenik See more »

Filming Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, USA See more »

Company Credits

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Jalem Productions See more »

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Runtime:

126 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

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2.35 : 1

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A Southern prison camp was built for this movie just north of Stockton, California. A dozen buildings were constructed, including a barracks, mess hall, warden's quarters, guard shack, and dog kennels. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Luke sings "Plastic Jesus," a folk song that wasn't written until 1957, well after the time period of the movie (approximately 1949). See more »

Quotes

Dragline: He's a natural born world-shaker.
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Untamed Youth (#2.11)" (1990) See more »

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"Plastic Jesus"
Written by Ed Rush and George Cromarty
Performed by Paul Newman See more »

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