Cool Hand Luke

According to IMDB..The opening scene, in which Luke (Paul Newman) is cutting off the heads of parking meters, was filmed in Lodi, California. After the filming, the city did not replace the meters, and for many years afterward, you could go there and see a block-long row of metal posts sans meters. A Southern prison camp was built for this movie just north of Stockton, California. A dozen buildings were constructed, including a barracks, mess hall, warden's quarters, guard shack, and dog kennels. Paul Newman enjoyed making the film, and when he wasn't needed on-set, often tooled around the Stockton area either in a blue Mercury convertible or on a motorcycle. "I had great fun with that part", he said. "I liked that man." Amazing cinematography & acting from an amazing cast ,many of whom would go on to be big names in the acting world. Caught two lines & 1 future Newman film ref that would go on to become two of my all time favorites 1.) The Sandlot - same line is used as the boys similarly ogle Wendy the life guard “she don’t know what she’s doing...no, she knows exactly what she’s doing”2.) Toy Story 3 - As Buzz lightyear is reset into demo mode he become Lotso’s guard at Sunnyside daycare , as buzz puts the toys on lock down he delivers a very similar line about being put “in the box”3.) Paul Newman would eventually go on to voice Doc Hudson in the 2006 Pixar film ,CARS ,a movie where he punishes a hot headed trouble makers destruction of a road with a similar “re-taring” situation, where he also tries to speed things up ... Overall great film but Runtime is insane!