SUMMARY
Luke is sentenced to two years in prison for a misdemeanor and refuses to conform to prison life. Through his incessant refusal to follow rules or respect the prison authorities, he becomes a hero to his fellow inmates, and an enemy of the prison guard.
THE BIZ SPIN
With this movie set in a prison, you might want to be careful about the “business” lessons you take away. But there’s definitely something to be said about staying true to yourself, leadership, and earning the respect of your peers. Just be careful not to take things too far…
HOW YOU MIGHT RECOGNIZE THIS MOVIE
- Paul Newman dressed in lots of blue denim, often in what looks like a dessert
- Paul Newman surrounded by other men dressed in lots of blue denim
- The scene with this line might be the most widely-recognized scene from the movie…
NOTABLE CAST
Paul Newman, Dennis Hopper
WHY I LIKE IT FOR BUSINESS
Not so much for business, but I like it in general – it’s a fun and empowering movie.
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