The man...and the motion picture that simply do not conform.

Starring: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J. D. Cannon, Strother Martin, Robert Drivas, Lou Antonio, Jo Van Fleet

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"What we've got here is...failure to communicate." - The Captain

Why watch this? To see the Deep South prison system try to break a trouble-maker.

Plot Summary: Cool Hand Luke, a decorated veteran, is sentenced to a Southern prison for a minor crime where he refuses to conform to the brutal system. His defiance and multiple escape attempts earn him the respect of his fellow prisoners and the ire of the prison Captain and his brutal guards.

Dad's Preview: This is one of Paul Newman's most iconic roles. Here he plays a prisoner who refuses to relent. His obstinacy inspires fellow inmates, but infuriates the prison caretakers. We almost think he's tough enough, but then reality sets in. Nobody can fight "the man" forever. George Kennedy is superb as prison thug, Dragline, who takes a liking to Luke and becomes his protector. The egg-eating scene is a classic.

Jalem Productions; Warner Bros.-Seven Arts