USA,
1967, 126 min
(Alternative: 121 min)
Directed by:
Stuart RosenbergCinematography:
Conrad L. HallComposer:
Lalo SchifrinCast:
Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Robert Drivas, Strother Martin, Jo Van Fleet, Clifton James, Luke Askew, Morgan Woodward, Marc Cavell (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
When Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to a Southern prison for a minor infraction, his intelligence, calm under pressure and inability to accept defeat soon gain him the respect of his fellow inmates on the chain gang - and the nickname Cool Hand Luke. But they also earn Luke the enmity of the warden, who cannot allow any inmate to challenge his authority. When Luke's mother dies, he decides to escape... and he will not allow anyone to stop him. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1968 - George Kennedy (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1968 - Paul Newman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1968 - Donn Pearce, Frank R. Pierson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1968 - Lalo Schifrin (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
Golden Globes
- 1968 - Paul Newman (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1968 - George Kennedy (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)