Possibly overdone, but nevertheless a beautiful depiction of the impotence of the Law (VIOLATION!) in the realm of grace and freedom. Note how Newman kisses each meter before popping it off.

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2 responses to “Cool Hand Luke: A Conference Primer”

1. theoldadam says:

   03/15/2011 at 2:10 am

   As many times as I have seen that movie (I watch it every time it comes on TCM, or wherever)I have never seen the begining at that scene.

   Thanks very much!

   I'm not sure how impotent Luke thought the law after he was put on that chain gang.

   The Law will ot be mocked!

   BUT…"Christ is the end of the Law for all those who have faith."

   And that is the LAST word.

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2. Mich says:

   03/15/2011 at 3:04 pm

   What a smile, what an Actor and what a GREAT movie.

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