One of the most riveting interchanges in cinema - dripping with poignancy and pathos. A brokenhearted mother's persistent love for a son who's fallen short of all her hopes, at points trying to act as if she doesn't care but pivoting back irresistibly to adoring glances and bitter tears. "Luke, what went wrong?" covers more history and heartbreak in four words than an entire narrative on their relationship. It all reminds me of the biblical book of Proverbs: "...a wayward son brings grief to his mother." (10:1)
Some times growing from boys too men we destroy the dreams of others with our growth to who we a Destin to be not who they want or think us to be. A mother's love is ever lasting and only a woman can take over another woman role
Still my favorite Paul Newman Movie! I guess being a hard headed kid with a chip on my shoulder growing up Illinois foster homes and finally LHFC in Elgin, and having a similar relationship with my Mom! More of a big sister than mom? I saw a little of me in Cool Hand Luke! Just a Great Movie about life and being institutionalized, where sometimes? the only thing you have to fight with is insubordination and a strong will! But if you can't handle the clap back? Then sit down and shut up! I think I still held the record for running away?! Love this Movie!
Yep, to say it would have been just words, words that would have to be spoken time and time again They recognized what they had transcended words and stood for all time.
Sadness, reflection, regret, love, heartache, acceptance. This was well written and perfectly executed, i wonder how long this scene took to get right.
So true. The trifecta. Story/screenplay actors and direction. Can't beat it and never will no matter how many pixar dummies they put on the screen today.
We used to joke that you could walk into any movie store in the world and say, I want to rent THE movie, and they'd give you "cool hand luke", greatest movie ever.
One of the greatest scenes in movie history...heart rending and more powerful due to the restraint Newman played the scene with. And Jo Van Fleet's depiction of Arleta is one of the great performances of all time.
Jo Van Fleet acted more in those 7 minutes, then some actresses have performed in a lifetime!!! What a quick emotional and moving scene between two outstanding actors!!!
The greatness of cool hand Luke hangs on this one scene. Pretty much everything you need to know about Luke you learn in this scene. I can't name five movies better than this.
I saw this film the first time when I was 17.. What an impact it had. But this scene went right over my adolescent head. Saw it a couple of times since and this scene gets more profound with each viewing. Just saw this snippet now in '24 at 73 years old . My heart aches for the both of them.
I always felt for John in this scene. It's one thing to know your parents have a favorite, it's another to have them admit it while you're standing right there.
Jo Van Fleet. I knew old Arkansas women like that when I was growing up. Stoppred farming and began waitressing to make ends meet. The lost the family farm. Fleet conveys the underside of life so perfect. As for Newman? He conveys a loser who has given up on life for no reason at all. Two Oscars for sure, but not in Hollywood. They don't know who Oscars is anymore.
I can't watch this without getting misty-eyed. I hurt for Luke that he can't even touch his mother to hug her for the last time, and I hurt for Arleta that she won't live long enough to see her son released from prison. Very moving scene with two brilliant actors.
Between the terrific acting of Paul Newman and Jo Van Fleet in the very emotional scene, the wonderful use of the song, "Just A Closer Walk with Thee" as sung by Harry Dean Stanton and all else going on at the same time, it's just absolute perfection. One of the top 5 movies of all time in my opinion.
Bobby Deerfield damn right !!! there needs to be a petition to get Harry Dean Stanton to release a full version of that song. its the best version of that song I've ever heard .
I've been poking around and you are right. All these big name singers don't come close. They seem to want to make it about themselves, not pure and direct like here. Well at least we have it on youtube. Wish I had it on iPod.
I completely agree with all three gentleman below. Each and every aspect of this scene, the subtlety of gestures, expressions, movements, facial expressions, camera angles, the depth of the dialogue, all make for pure genius.
His Mom!..And regardless of what you might here or see!..A man never loses the maternal love for the one that gave him life!..You may think your a tough cookie!..But Mom will still set you straight!
The first time I watched CHL, I thought it was very charming. The second time I watched it, I was ruined for a good 24 hours. Such a heavy movie. They sure don't make them like they use to.
Best scene of all time. I can't help but well up each time. Newman's acceptance of the situation and his brother's dismissive behaviour shows his true love for his mother. Such a simple yet poignant script but delivered masterfully by both actors. True art.
My mother had 8 children and I still feel guilty because of the close relationship we had. I used to stay gone on mother's day and her birthday so they could shine in her eyes on those days.
There are family relationships and there are bonds forged at higher levels that form because of factors we don't know about, perhaps chemical, DNA, moments in time when people's minds were aligned, and many other factors and can roll into one. Arleta had such a relationship with Luke, it transcending that of her other children, she didn't really understand it but she knew it existed. One cannot fight Love in it's various forms. There is no guilt on your behalf, you were the recipient of something special, take it as something special and treasure it. Sounds like you did everything to let others share in what you had, that is incredibly honorable, but there is nothing you could have done to turn away your mothers deep seated relationship that she felt for you. Maybe it's time to let go of the guilt and be free of it?
Jo Van Fleet is an underappreciated character actress. This role, "East of Eden," "The Rose Tatoo," and "I Love You Alice B. Toklas": four classic and eclectic performances.
mortensen egbert I had never heard of her before I saw this movie as an 80's teen. Then I saw East of Eden and couldn't believe it was the same actress
What do we have to watch now ? Spider man number 8 jillion. This scene ,and so many like them,is why I rarely watch anything after 2000.This was what movies used to be about. Raw talent that told a story and made you feel it.
I'm not sure who steals this scene, Newman or Van Fleet, but for my money, Van Fleet. Absolute perfection. Could this scene possibly be more emotive? Wow. But Newman steals the entire film, needless to say.
HOW MANY TIMES WAS THIS SCENE PLAYED OUT IN REAL LIFE DURING THE DEPRESSION ? My grandfather was sent to a work camp in Louisiana 1934. His mother would visit and talk to him through chicken wire . She fell into such a great sadness, she got addicted to morphine and died .
I'm thinking Arleta had lung cancer back when it was just starting to become commonplace (cigarette smoking was uncommon before the 1910's) and the only treatment or relief for it back then was to be doped up on morphine until you died. This was a totally unconventional mother son relationship in the deep south back then. Both of them hanging out like pals! And she was very nonjudgmental with Luke considering her background.
Harry Dean Stanton’s singing 🎶 of the song is the best of any I ever ever heard. Too bad you can’t find the whole song by him. Reminds me of my Mother she loved that song.
I've met old women like the one depicted by the great Jo Van Fleet. They come from limited education but they try. Their kids sometimes turn out just like Newman's Luke. Losers. Never holding down a good job and usually wind up in prison or dead. Great acting by Newman and Van Fleet. How they do it is the mystery of being an actor's actor.
Dang Luke blew his chances in being a free man after two years worth. and In being captain of the road gang I would have said and stated You have a chance of u becoming a trustee and a chance for freedom, if you don't blow it. So that means U will see a nice man or one mean sob.
That's often what they did in that era It was a way of helping harden your children for the tough times ahead and to help them understand they stand on their own in this world Today's language is a lot more personalised. Mom and Dad vs Ma and Pa etc
One of the most riveting interchanges in cinema - dripping with poignancy and pathos. A brokenhearted mother's persistent love for a son who's fallen short of all her hopes, at points trying to act as if she doesn't care but pivoting back irresistibly to adoring glances and bitter tears. "Luke, what went wrong?" covers more history and heartbreak in four words than an entire narrative on their relationship. It all reminds me of the biblical book of Proverbs: "...a wayward son brings grief to his mother." (10:1)
Beautifully expressed. Do you write professionally?
@@theseeingeye454 Well, thanks; you're kind. Not professionally, but here and there for small newsletters and periodicals on occasion.
My all time favourite film. Absolute cinema perfection. Every damn scene in this film is awesome.
Some times growing from boys too men we destroy the dreams of others with our growth to who we a Destin to be not who they want or think us to be. A mother's love is ever lasting and only a woman can take over another woman role
Still my favorite Paul Newman Movie! I guess being a hard headed kid with a chip on my shoulder growing up Illinois foster homes and finally LHFC in Elgin, and having a similar relationship with my Mom! More of a big sister than mom? I saw a little of me in Cool Hand Luke! Just a Great Movie about life and being institutionalized, where sometimes? the only thing you have to fight with is insubordination and a strong will! But if you can't handle the clap back? Then sit down and shut up! I think I still held the record for running away?! Love this Movie!
two people. a script. and 50 years later I still cant prevent the tears in my eyes from this scene.
And 50 hard boiled eggs consumed by Luke.
They never once say "I love you". I think thats the most important part of this scene
Yep, to say it would have been just words, words that would have to be spoken time and time again
They recognized what they had transcended words and stood for all time.
Sadness, reflection, regret, love, heartache, acceptance. This was well written and perfectly executed, i wonder how long this scene took to get right.
A near perfect scene. The things said and the things unsaid. Masterclass in writing and acting.
Hands down, one of the best film scenes of all time. So many emotions conveyed through simple dialogue. Understated, subtle, beautiful.
OBnigga...........
Was gonna write similar almost word for word comment but couldn't say much better..
So true. The trifecta. Story/screenplay actors and direction. Can't beat it and never will no matter how many pixar dummies they put on the screen today.
We used to joke that you could walk into any movie store in the world and say, I want to rent THE movie, and they'd give you "cool hand luke", greatest movie ever.
One of the greatest scenes in movie history...heart rending and more powerful due to the restraint Newman played the scene with. And Jo Van Fleet's depiction of Arleta is one of the great performances of all time.
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When I was with my mum when she died I was thinking of this scene
Jo Van Fleet acted more in those 7 minutes, then some actresses have performed in a lifetime!!!
What a quick emotional and moving scene between two outstanding actors!!!
Just when I thought this scene couldn’t be more poignant, Harry Dean Stanton’s voice comes in again.
Yes definitely Jo vans acting was brilliant heart touching
The greatness of cool hand Luke hangs on this one scene. Pretty much everything you need to know about Luke you learn in this scene. I can't name five movies better than this.
I saw this film the first time when I was 17.. What an impact it had. But this scene went right over my adolescent head. Saw it a couple of times since and this scene gets more profound with each viewing. Just saw this snippet now in '24 at 73 years old . My heart aches for the both of them.
@@theseeingeye454 Same with me. Loved it as a teenager but never grasped the importance of this scene until I was an adult.
The film needed something that explained Luke's past and future. This was the scene that did it. Ms Van Fleet was such the consummate actress. Bravo.
…and it explained Luke in a 7 minute segment. WOW!
Life. Death. Love. Sadness. Humor. Desperation. We were all there in that scene, thinking of our own lives. Our memories. Who we miss.
I always felt for John in this scene. It's one thing to know your parents have a favorite, it's another to have them admit it while you're standing right there.
One of the best scenes from one of the best movies. Jo Van Fleet deserved an Oscar for this short scene.
Jo Van Fleet. I knew old Arkansas women like that when I was growing up. Stoppred farming and began waitressing to make ends meet. The lost the family farm. Fleet conveys the underside of life so perfect. As for Newman? He conveys a loser who has given up on life for no reason at all. Two Oscars for sure, but not in Hollywood. They don't know who Oscars is anymore.
I can't watch this without getting misty-eyed. I hurt for Luke that he can't even touch his mother to hug her for the last time, and I hurt for Arleta that she won't live long enough to see her son released from prison. Very moving scene with two brilliant actors.
"A man's gotta' go his own way." Goddamned right.
Possibly the most perfect scene in the history of film.
Between the terrific acting of Paul Newman and Jo Van Fleet in the very emotional scene, the wonderful use of the song, "Just A Closer Walk with Thee" as sung by Harry Dean Stanton and all else going on at the same time, it's just absolute perfection.
One of the top 5 movies of all time in my opinion.
Bobby Deerfield damn right !!! there needs to be a petition to get Harry Dean Stanton to release a full version of that song. its the best version of that song I've ever heard .
totally agree
I've been poking around and you are right. All these big name singers don't come close. They seem to want to make it about themselves, not pure and direct like here. Well at least we have it on youtube. Wish I had it on iPod.
Mine too.
S@@lobobbybobalot So true. Raw. Honest. Questioning who we are all. Just perfect for this movie.
What a shame Hollywood can’t produce anything close to this anymore.
I completely agree with all three gentleman below. Each and every aspect of this scene, the subtlety of gestures, expressions, movements, facial expressions, camera angles, the depth of the dialogue, all make for pure genius.
A masterpiece. Every one who makes movies today please take notice
His Mom!..And regardless of what you might here or see!..A man never loses the maternal love for the one that gave him life!..You may think your a tough cookie!..But Mom will still set you straight!
+jon wilson Amen!!!
The first time I watched CHL, I thought it was very charming.
The second time I watched it, I was ruined for a good 24 hours. Such a heavy movie.
They sure don't make them like they use to.
Best scene of all time. I can't help but well up each time. Newman's acceptance of the situation and his brother's dismissive behaviour shows his true love for his mother. Such a simple yet poignant script but delivered masterfully by both actors. True art.
Powerful sheer heartfelt emotion, one of the best movies of all time.
Luke Actually joined his mother at the end of the movie when he got shot.
Arleta coughing and Luke offering a glass of water only to have her not even acknowledge it. Adds volumes to the already well-versed dialogue. Lovely.
Man this scene always busts me up.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY,VERY, VERY MUCH, MAMA!!!
Arguably the finest scene ever in a movie. Exceptional performances and thought-provking.
I am trying to think of a better scene and I can’t. Mainly because of Jo Van Fleet. Her’s is the best acting I’ve ever watched.
And you can feel the heaviness of the brother lurking over all of this.
Every time I see this scene I cry my eyes out, Arleta reminds me of my mom and our relationship 😢
And the guy with the banjo is my sister
Whenever I see this scene it reminds me how time is a persons worst enemy 🙃
Cigarettes will do you in too.
Stanton singing that song fits,,,,because of this scene I’ve asked my kids to play this song at my funeral
Do you know the name of that song? I was dreaming of it lastnite for some reason thats what brought here.
@@useall7665Just a closer walk with thee
This has always been a powerful scene. With both parents long gone now, even more so.
Well, this is the GREATEST MOVIE EVER... And this maybe the most powerful scene ever... Can't watch it without tearing up....
its a great scene. not the greatest ever though.
The Seven Samurai is the greatest film ever. If you haven't seen it you should go out and get it now.
What we have hear is a failure to communicate. Strother Martin
And he is one rough ole boy !
Yea, I woulda liked to have knowed him, the way you talk about him.....
This is the art of acting at its highest form & skill
The greatest scene of the greatest movie
Laugh it up, kid, you'll make out
+jeffrey Luciana I sign greeting cards with that line.
This scene is so sad.
My mother had 8 children and I still feel guilty because of the close relationship we had. I used to stay gone on mother's day and her birthday so they could shine in her eyes on those days.
There are family relationships and there are bonds forged at higher levels that form because of factors we don't know about, perhaps chemical, DNA, moments in time when people's minds were aligned, and many other factors and can roll into one.
Arleta had such a relationship with Luke, it transcending that of her other children, she didn't really understand it but she knew it existed. One cannot fight Love in it's various forms.
There is no guilt on your behalf, you were the recipient of something special, take it as something special and treasure it. Sounds like you did everything to let others share in what you had, that is incredibly honorable, but there is nothing you could have done to turn away your mothers deep seated relationship that she felt for you.
Maybe it's time to let go of the guilt and be free of it?
Jo Van Fleet is an underappreciated character actress. This role, "East of Eden," "The Rose Tatoo," and "I Love You Alice B. Toklas": four classic and eclectic performances.
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mortensen egbert I had never heard of her before I saw this movie as an 80's teen. Then I saw East of Eden and couldn't believe it was the same actress
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Didn’t she play Doc Holidays girlfriend in the OK corral with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas ?!
Didn’t she play Doc Holliday girlfriend in okay corral with Burt Lancaster and kirk Douglas ?!
She’s such an amazing actress.
What do we have to watch now ? Spider man number 8 jillion. This scene ,and so many like them,is why I rarely watch anything after 2000.This was what movies used to be about. Raw talent that told a story and made you feel it.
I'm not sure who steals this scene, Newman or Van Fleet, but for my money, Van Fleet. Absolute perfection. Could this scene possibly be more emotive? Wow. But Newman steals the entire film, needless to say.
Van Fleet, easily.
Superb cast. I've never noticed it before watching this scene today.
one of my top 3 movies.one of the best scenes,between mother and son.in cinema history.
The worst thing about having to be without them in the end.
The big guy got an award for supporting actor for this film
Oscar scene for both Luke and mother.
This mother loves this son awesome scene
Sometimes you just have a feelin' for a child, elsen you don't. And with John I just didn't. Oh my baby...😢
Fun fact: the actress was barely 9 years older than Newman.
My favorite version of this song.
heavy scene. one of the best.
HOW MANY TIMES WAS THIS SCENE PLAYED OUT IN REAL LIFE DURING THE DEPRESSION ?
My grandfather was sent to a work camp in Louisiana 1934.
His mother would visit and talk to him through chicken wire .
She fell into such a great sadness, she got addicted to morphine and died .
They just don't make them like that anymore!
+superformance427 No, they don't............ :-(
so sad, all of the feelings in this scene. amazing performance.
Great drama and humor. Love this movie!
back when act, meant something.
Luke blew his chances in being set free on parole if he just did his time like 2 full years + 6 months of probation.
I always felt the same way.
She is so damn honest I cant help but compare her to my mother. Who never give up on me until her fateful death.
"'now there ain't nuthin' to come back for"...(of all the things to say -dam that was cold- in my humble opinion).
Such a great movie 🎬
Don't you just hate those bosses
Just a closer walk with thee!
Long live cool land luke!!! It's a gen x movie.
1967? Boomer, my friend, Boomer.
I have shown it many times to my students, so it connects with Gen Z/Millennials as well!
Great movie. Great scene. I'd forgotten this part of the film.
This movie is so good...its remarkable
So long Harry Dean Stanton
Your already missed
Great film!
What a cast !
Luke has proof again that's he is very cool !!
I'm thinking Arleta had lung cancer back when it was just starting to become commonplace (cigarette smoking was uncommon before the 1910's) and the only treatment or relief for it back then was to be doped up on morphine until you died.
This was a totally unconventional mother son relationship in the deep south back then. Both of them hanging out like pals! And she was very nonjudgmental with Luke considering her background.
you never had a mother who overtly loved one son over another.
It's story telling Jon.
Great scene. Good post, thanks.
Harry Dean Stanton. Damn right.
Harry Dean Stanton’s singing 🎶 of the song is the best of any I ever ever heard. Too bad you can’t find the whole song by him. Reminds me of my Mother she loved that song.
I took up playing and singing it based on Stanton's performance. One of the many small bits of genius in this film.
I've met old women like the one depicted by the great Jo Van Fleet. They come from limited education but they try. Their kids sometimes turn out just like Newman's Luke. Losers. Never holding down a good job and usually wind up in prison or dead. Great acting by Newman and Van Fleet. How they do it is the mystery of being an actor's actor.
Very captivating scene! One of my top favorite films !
The funny thing is that the actress playing his mother was only 10 years older than Paul Newman.
It has been speculated this scene inspired McCartney to write Let It Be. The movie came out the same month he wrote the song.
Interesting. There’s no mention of that anywhere I can find online. What’s the source?
Damm that song just creeps up on you.😢
LOVE THIS MOVIE PAUL NEWMAN WAS THE BEST ❤
Her acting is incredible a mom dying cuz he is in jail and so happy to see him cuz she loves him so much she really played the part
Mom's dying because of lung cancer from cigarettes.
Best scene (top5 anyway) in Cinema History!
This scene saddens me
its still better than mundane stupidity
I heard, that Pocahontas was the American Lots wife, whose English sons killed off her people. Have a nice day.
Dang Luke blew his chances in being a free man after two years worth. and In being captain of the road gang I would have said and stated You have a chance of u becoming a trustee and a chance for freedom, if you don't blow it. So that means U will see a nice man or one mean sob.
Jo Van Fleet. Beg, borrow or steal the film Wild River and see ACTING. This is just a taste of this amazing woman.
I am looking for more of her movies because of this scene. No one can act better than this.
In all honesty, that should be James Dean right there
Not a chance. There is only one cool hand luke....Mr. Paul Newman!
Through the days of Toil
That is near…
If I fall,
Dear Lord, will care,
Addresses his mother by her first name. @ 2:10 Tells you a lot.
That's often what they did in that era
It was a way of helping harden your children for the tough times ahead and to help them understand they stand on their own in this world
Today's language is a lot more personalised. Mom and Dad vs Ma and Pa etc
beautiful part
This scene gets me every time!
The other one is when bloody and beaten Luke screams "STOP FEEDING OFF OF ME!!!"
A classic!
acting like this is gone and never coming back
Nonsense
@@Amethyst_Friend Sure it is, that's why Hollywood is deader than dead in 2024
Great movie, life lesson... keep shaking that bush.
Now there ain’t nothing to come back for !
"now there ain't nothin' to come back for" no shit.