His crime is the inability to conform. The sentence: Chains. Paul Newman in one of his most beloved roles. Cool Hand Luke, a loner who does not want to—or cannot—bow to the arbitrariness that rules within the prison. Surrounded by outstanding actors such as George Kennedy and the excellent Jo Van Fleet as Luke’s mother, Newman delivers a strong performance. Strother Martin, as the captain tormenting Luke, utters the now-classic line: “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” You’ll find no other mistakes in the film—expect humor and a powerful story. Cool Hand Luke is an undeniable winner...
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