Behind The Scenes Facts About Cool Hand Luke

Donn Pearce and Paul Newman

Donn Pearce, the author of the book “Cool Hand Luke,” actually was not a fan of Paul Newman. He thought the actor was “too cute” to play the role of a prisoner.

Donn Pearce And Paul Newman

Gun Shop

In Buckport, Maine there is a gun shop called Cool Hand Luke’s Firearms.

Cool Hand Luke Firearms