Cool Hand Luke(1967)
“The man... and the motion picture that simply do not conform.”
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.
Director
Stuart Rosenberg
Studio
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
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
Lou Antonio
as Koko
Robert Drivas
as Loudmouth Steve
Strother Martin
as Captain
Jo Van Fleet
as Arletta
Clifton James
as Carr
Marc Cavell
as Rabbitt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1967
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts • Jalem Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cool Hand Luke?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cool Hand Luke (1967).
What is Cool Hand Luke about?▼
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.
Who directed Cool Hand Luke?▼
Cool Hand Luke was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and released in 1967. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Cool Hand Luke?▼
Cool Hand Luke has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Cool Hand Luke?▼
The cast of Cool Hand Luke includes Paul Newman as Luke Jackson, George Kennedy as Dragline, Luke Askew as Boss Paul, Morgan Woodward as Boss Godfrey, Harry Dean Stanton as Tramp and more.
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