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Directed by Stuart Rosenberg Screenplay by Donn Pearce

"Cool Hand Luke," directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Paul Newman as the iconic antihero, explores profound themes of individuality, authority, and faith. Through meticulous film techniques such as close-ups that capture raw emotions and sound bridges that enhance narrative flow, the film portrays Luke's relentless defiance against societal norms and his quest for self. This FYS final project by Holley Cahill delves into the complex character of Luke and the supporting roles that shape his journey, ultimately reflecting on the human spirit’s resilience in the face of oppression.

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Directed by Stuart Rosenberg Screenplay by Donn Pearce

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  1. Cool Hand Luke Directed by Stuart Rosenberg Screenplay by Donn Pearce

  2. An FYS Final Project by Holley Cahill

  3. Starring… Paul Newman as Luke

  4. Starring… George Kennedy as Dragline

  5. Starring… J.D. Cannon as Society Red

  6. Starring… Strother Martin as The Captain

  7. Starring… Jo Van Fleet as Arletta

  8. Starring… Clifton James as Carr

  9. Themes • Antihero- Luke defies authority, tries to change the way things are. • Religion- Luke questions God, faith, etc. • Individuality- Luke is trying to be his own person within the prison. In the end he becomes tired with the men rebelling vicariously through him.

  10. Film Technique Close Up: When the subject is tightly framed and shown at a relatively large scale. *Shows emotions, important details, etc.

  11. Film Techique Long Shot (wide shot): Shows all of something. Helps viewer get a sense of “place” *Follows Luke’s primary escape

  12. Film Techniques *See Luke at work in field. Medium Shot: Helps place a subject in context.

  13. Film Techniques *Hear dogs barking before you see them in their cage Sound Bridge: A transitional sound device in which the sound from shot A is carried over for a few seconds into shot B, or, more commonly, the sound from shot B begins a few seconds before the end of shot A. Sound

  14. Film Techniques Montage: rapid succession of different shots *Luke’s smiles

  15. The End!!!

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