DVD 126 mins IMDB 8.3
NR (Not Rated)
Cool Hand Luke
Warner Bros. (1967)
In Collection
#66

Seen It:
Yes
Action, Adventure, Drama
USA  /  English

Paul Newman Lucas Jackson
Luke Askew Boss Paul
George Kennedy Dragline
J.D. Cannon Society Red
Robert Drivas Loudmouth Steve
Lou Antonio Koko
Clifton James Carr
Strother Martin Captain
Morgan Woodward Boss Godfrey
Marc Cavell Rabbitt
Jo Van Fleet Arletta

Director Stuart Rosenberg
Producer Gordon Carroll; Carter De Haven Jr.
Writer Donn Pearce; Frank Pierson

Lucas Jackson (Paul Newman) is arrested for cutting the heads off of parking meters. He is sent to prison where he becomes friends with "Dragline" (George Kennedy). Luke becomes a hero to the other prisoners by doing winning fights and bets, like one to eat 50 eggs in one hour. He also gains favor with the deputies by killing snakes and pushing the work crews to work. The Warden (Struther Martin) hates him and repeatedly sends him to "the box" for going on the run and breaking rules. Luke finally breaks free for good with Dragline. They make a good run, but finally are tracked down in a church where the final showdown of the movie takes place.

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Region Region 1
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
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