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Cool Hand Luke (1967)

โ€œThe man... and the motion picture that simply do not conform.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 1,665 votes 2h 7m pg ActionDramaCrime

#2 of 19 films from 1967 #131 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stuart Rosenberg ยท Written by Donn Pearce, Frank Pierson, Hal Dresner

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Overview

When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the sadistic warden or the yard's resident heavy, Dragline, who ends up admiring the new guy's unbreakable will. Luke's bravado, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison's dreaded solitary confinement cell, "the box," make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers.

Cast

Paul Newmanas Luke Jackson
George Kennedyas Dragline
Luke Askewas Boss Paul
Morgan Woodwardas Boss Godfrey
Harry Dean Stantonas Tramp
Dennis Hopperas Babalugats
Lou Antonioas Koko
Robert Drivasas Loudmouth Steve
Strother Martinas Captain
Jo Van Fleetas Arletta
Clifton Jamesas Carr
Marc Cavellas Rabbitt
Richard Davalosas Blind Dick
Robert Donneras Boss Shorty

Facts

Release dateNovember 1, 1967
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 1967 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$3,200,000
Box office$16,217,773 (5.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0061512

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Questions

How long is Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Cool Hand Luke worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,665 votes, which places it #2 of 19 films released in 1967 in this index (top 95%) and #131 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke was directed by Stuart Rosenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Brubaker (1980), The Amityville Horror (1979).
Who stars in Cool Hand Luke?
Paul Newman as Luke Jackson; George Kennedy as Dragline; Luke Askew as Boss Paul; Morgan Woodward as Boss Godfrey; Harry Dean Stanton as Tramp; Dennis Hopper as Babalugats.
What is Cool Hand Luke rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cool Hand Luke?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9578.

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