Review of Cool Hand Luke (1967) by Joe H — 01 Apr 2011

Why can't they make movies like this anymore?

This review of Cool Hand Luke (1967) was written by Joe H on 01 Apr 2011.

Cool Hand Luke has generally received very positive reviews.

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Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 drama film, I guess crime is another genre you could stick it under…

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By Hayden T (15) on 07 Nov 2015

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