Cool Hand Luke
"The man... and the motion picture that simply do not conform."
Originally released in 1967. Cool Hand Luke is a drama/crime film. directed by Stuart Rosenberg. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, and Luke Askew
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,551 votes)
Budget
$3.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.2M
5.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,200,000
- Revenue
- $16,217,773
Production Companies
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
- Jalem Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 a...
Who directed Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
How long is Cool Hand Luke?
Cool Hand Luke has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Cool Hand Luke released?
Cool Hand Luke was released on November 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cool Hand Luke?
The main cast of Cool Hand Luke includes Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Luke Askew, Morgan Woodward, Harry Dean Stanton.
Is Cool Hand Luke worth watching?
Cool Hand Luke has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,551 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.