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Cool Hand Luke (1967) Review — Paul Newman, George Kennedy & One of Cinema's Most Quoted Lines
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- Oh Brother
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 2335
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Summary
Message Dan and Mike We finally got Dan in front of Cool Hand Luke for the first time, and this one did not disappoint. The 1967 Stuart Rosenberg film stars Paul Newman as Lucas Jackson — a decorated, easygoing war veteran who ends up on a Florida chain gang and absolutely refuses to be broken. It's a simple premise with a whole lot going on underneath it. We dig into what makes the film work, starting with Paul Newman's performance, which is somehow both understated and completely magnetic. ...