Review of Cool Hand Luke (1967) by Curtis M — 27 Mar 2011

Paul Newman's character was a beast in this movie!

This review of Cool Hand Luke (1967) was written by Curtis M on 27 Mar 2011.

Cool Hand Luke has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 03 Jan 2017

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By Alden S (433) on 04 Feb 2017

Paul Newman is an endlessly resourceful prisoner with a knack for escaping and being caught just as easily…

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By Ray S (427) on 20 Mar 2017

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With overtones of his character from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, this movie shows how much we miss Paul Newman…

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By Late R (405) on 18 Sep 2018

Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. 1001…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 28 Aug 2016

Possibly Paul Newman's best role. Superb and believable acting…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 05 Sep 2015

Newman's just so damn good with help from other fine performances that even an idiot could direct them…

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My #1 favorite! He just KEEPS getting up…

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By Panayiota K (204) on 09 May 2015

Wonderful classic film with Newman trying his best to flee the chain gang he is working on after his arrest…

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