Cool Hand Luke

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 45s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] A woman in a tight dress walks provocatively.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] Brief scene with suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:20] Characters drink alcohol.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:05:45 - 01:06:00] Main character smokes cigarettes frequently.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (1m 50s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:20:30 - 00:21:00] Fight scene between prisoners.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:25:10 - 01:26:30] Graphic scene of corporal punishment.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:15:45 - 00:15:50] Use of mild profanity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:00:20 - 01:00:25] Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Cool Hand Luke
Year: 1967
Certificate: A
Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 92
Votes: 161984
Gross: 16,217,773
Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Stars: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin, J.D. Cannon
Overview: A laid back Southern man is sentenced to two years in a rural prison, but refuses to conform.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed Cool Hand Luke (1967)?
A: Cool Hand Luke was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Q: What is the plot of Cool Hand Luke?
A: Cool Hand Luke follows the story of Lucas 'Luke' Jackson, a war veteran who is sentenced to a chain gang in a Southern prison for cutting the heads off parking meters. His rebellious nature and refusal to conform make him a hero among his fellow inmates but a thorn in the side of the prison authorities.
Q: Who plays the lead role in Cool Hand Luke?
A: Paul Newman stars as Lucas 'Luke' Jackson, the rebellious protagonist of the film.
Q: What famous line is associated with Cool Hand Luke?
A: One of the most famous lines from the movie is 'What we've got here is failure to communicate,' spoken by the prison captain, played by Strother Martin.
Q: Did Cool Hand Luke win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, Cool Hand Luke won one Academy Award. George Kennedy won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Dragline.