Cool Hand Luke (1967) — Screenplay
A defiant convict challenges prison authority and inspires fellow inmates, but his unbreakable spirit faces its ultimate test in a brutal Southern work camp.
- Written by
- Donn Pearce, Frank Pierson
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Length
- 156 pages
Study this screenplay for its masterful balance of tragic heroism and dark humor, and its use of Christ-like imagery that elevates a simple prison drama into myth. The script's lean dialogue and escalating confrontations with authority build a compelling study of individuality versus institutional power.
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