Simply one of Newman's best performances (of many) I must have seen this film at least 6 times since its release, and it never fails to captivate, despite a somewhat downbeat ending. George Kennedy deserves a special mention out of a superb supporting cast.
Definitely a "keeper" in anyone's DVD collection.
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Cool Hand Luke
Genre | Drama |
Format | PAL |
Contributor | Jo Van Fleet, Luke Askew, Harry Dean Stanton, Strother Martin, Robert Drivas, Gordon Carroll, Paul Newman, Clifton James, Wayne Rogers, George Kennedy, Dennis Hopper, Anthony Zerbe, Robert Donner, John McLiam, Richard Davalos, Stuart Rosenberg, Don Pearce, Lou Antonio, J.D. Cannon, Ralph Waite, Frank Pierson, Morgan Woodward, Warren Finnerty, Charles Tyner See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 16 hours and 39 minutes |
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COOL HAND LUKE BLU RAY
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product dimensions : 17.2 x 13.41 x 1.6 cm; 80 Grams
- Item Model Number : MSE575750
- Director : Stuart Rosenberg
- Media Format : PAL
- Run time : 16 hours and 39 minutes
- Release date : 14 May 2012
- Actors : Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Strother Martin
- Subtitles: : English
- Language : Italian (Dolby Digital 2.0), German (Dolby Digital 2.0), French (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 4.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Studio : Whv
- Producers : Gordon Carroll
- ASIN : B0018O51LK
- Writers : Don Pearce, Frank Pierson
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: 18,192 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- 13,906 in Movies (Movies & TV)
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dasbunker. carmarthen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very cool actor in a very cool film
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2021Verified Purchase

Sarugumo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool Hand Luke
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2009Verified Purchase
To call `Cool Hand Luke' a classic is a vast understatement. I saw this a few days ago on TV and was hooked within the first fifteen minutes and as I was unable to finish watching it I bought it straight away and I know already that this will be one film I will watch again and again. This has an amazing performance from Paul Newman as Luke, a loner who refuses to bow to the might of authority, whether it be in society or in the prison he is sent to. He manages to inspire his fellow inmates with his humour and quiet dignity in the face of the warders cruelty and you can't help but connect with his character. This has many memorable scenes and the egg eating scene is wonderfully funny and yet others scenes are especially poignant and emotional. The direction is pretty good, if a little dated and stylised, but this only adds to the character and classic nature of the film on offer. The supporting cast are very good in this film and the entire ensemble elevate this film from being merely good to being great. This also has an excellent 'making of' documentary included on the extras. Having heard a lot about this film over the years and never having seen it I am delighted I finally have and I can honestly see what all the fuss is about. This has style, a great story, many famous lines and scenes and a wonderful anti establishment feel that makes you feel mildly rebellious just by watching it. Highly recommended indeed.
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Colin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic 2 fingers up at authority from one of the finest ever actors.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2021Verified Purchase
The story starts with breaking some seemingly simple rules about chopping the heads off parking meters. Why?
It doesn't matter why- it captures the why not and has you smiling, crying, and cheering the underdog. It's a human story about not fitting in, about getting up when the big guy knocks you down, about being lost, about needing a higher purpose- even if thats just eating boiled eggs to win a bet. Great acting from the whole cast, Newman is sensational but it's George Kennedy who won an Oscar who is just perfect. For anyone wanting a Sunday film to remind them it's ok to laugh even when it's tough.
It doesn't matter why- it captures the why not and has you smiling, crying, and cheering the underdog. It's a human story about not fitting in, about getting up when the big guy knocks you down, about being lost, about needing a higher purpose- even if thats just eating boiled eggs to win a bet. Great acting from the whole cast, Newman is sensational but it's George Kennedy who won an Oscar who is just perfect. For anyone wanting a Sunday film to remind them it's ok to laugh even when it's tough.

dave staffordshire
5.0 out of 5 stars
a true newman classic .. the shawshank redemption of the 60s.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2019Verified Purchase
awesome prison movie, newman at his best, i loved this movie since the time i 1st seen it when i was a infant in mid 70s, this movie really set the bench mark for future prison movies, to me only the shawshank redemption can match this for prison drama, a true classic thats suitable for the whole family to watch.
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Christian clennell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Failure to communicate
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2020Verified Purchase
Newmans brilliant in this one of his best most memorable performances him and George Kennedy make this movie and a Stand out performance from strother Martin as warden
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