“The paraphernalia necessary to the story is familiar from any number of prison camp films... but Cool Hand Luke is given that little extra... by the camerawork... and Paul Newman[’s]... brilliant ...

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 ...

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But while you can argue over the merits of his performances in The Hustler, Absence of Malice, and Road to Perdition, it’s tough to understand how they could have passed him over for Cool Hand Luke.

Cool Hand Luke Paul Newman is Cool Hand Luke, a loner role in a film that depicts the social structure of a Dixie chain gang. Versatile and competent cast maintains interest throughout rambling ...