| Description |
1 videodisc (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, 1080p High Definition ; widescreen (16x9 2.40:1) ; Dolby Digital mono 1.0 ; new digital transfer from restored picture and audio elements. |
| Language |
In English, French, Spanish (both Castilian and Latin), german, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese with subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese and Swedish ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
Title from disc. |
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Based on the 1965 novel by Donn Pearce. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1967 ; 2008 DVD release. |
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Special features includes: commentary by historian/Newman biographer, Eric Lax ; new documentary A natural-born world-shaker: making cool Hand Luke ; theatrical trailer. |
| Cast |
Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Strother Martin, Jo Van Fleet. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Conrad Hall ; film editor, Sam O'Steen ; music by Lalo Schifrin. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: GP. |
| Terms Of Use |
For private home use only. |
| Summary |
Lucas Jackson is a man who refuses to be nailed down, conform to rules and regulations, or fit into society, and now, he's on a chain gang. He's a likable enough guy, always smiling, always ready for a little fun. He eats 50 hard-boiled eggs on a bet and collects all the money in the camp. He's more or less like the people he hangs around with, except he won't be pushed. He knows his own mind. This makes him the only prisoner with guts enough to talk back to the bosses and the only one with nerve enough to escape. That Luke, he's a cool hand. |
| Awards |
Academy Award, 1968: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (George Kennedy). |
| Subject |
Prisons -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Chain gangs -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Blu-ray discs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1968.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Pierson, Frank R.
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Carroll, Gordon, 1928-2005.
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Rosenberg, Stuart, 1927-2007.
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Newman, Paul, 1925-2008.
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Kennedy, George, 1925-
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Cannon, J. D. (John Donovan), 1922-2005.
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Martin, Strother, 1919-1980.
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Van Fleet, Jo, 1914-1996.
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Pearce, Donn.
Cool Hand Luke.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1419853155 |
| Standard No. |
085391156819 |
| Music No. |
3000017661 Warner Home Video |
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