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1 November 1967 (USA) moreTagline:
"What we've got here is failure to communicate." moreAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(36 articles)
Roger's little rule book (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 28 November 2008, 7:59 AM, PST)
Newman's Will Made Public
(From WENN. 22 November 2008, 6:19 AM, PST)
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The Essence of Cool in "Cool Hand Luke" moreCast
(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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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
126 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Norway:16 | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Australia:M | Spain:7 | Portugal:M/12 | USA:Approved (certificate #21450) | Sweden:15 | France:-12 | UK:15 | Singapore:PG | USA:GP (re-rating) (1970)MOVIEmeter: 
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The music cue where Luke gets the men to work faster on the road was used later for many years by many ABC television stations as their "Eyewitness News" theme. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Just before Luke enters the church to have his talk with God, he looks toward the church which is silhouetted against the late afternoon sky. In the next shot when he starts walking toward the church, it is dark. moreSoundtrack:
Cotton Fields moreFAQ
Why did Luke destroy the parking meters?Is this movie based on a novel?
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This film is one of Paul Newman's most poignant performances. Newman plays "Luke," a southern convict and loner who shines through his tough exterior, humor, and smile. The film concentrates on a chain gang set in post World War II (1940s), yet has a strong appeal towards the 1960s. Released in 1967, the film depicts modern day conflicts, which are conveyed through the camera transitions, directions, music, and screen play. The film also offers an excellent opportunity to see fine performances from Jim Jeter who played "Hans Dorfler," the blacksmith on "Little House on the Prairie," Ralph Waite and Robert Donner who played "John Walton" and "Yancy Tucker" from "The Waltons," and Morgan Woodward who portrayed the role of "Punk Anderson," (Jock Ewing's friend) on "Dallas." This is a wonderful film worth the attention of all who enjoy movies that deal with conflict, the criminal justice system, and themes from the mid-20th century.