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West Virginia

Doc Sportello

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1. One of my favorite all-time movies and what a run for Newman

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Thu Dec 8, 2022, 10:16 PM

Dec 2022

Earlier, there was Hud and the Hustler, then as it said, Cool Hand Luke cemented his reputation as one of the greats.

I read a bio of JFK talking about the role WV played in his campaign. Later, Bobby toured Appalachia and that - along with Michael Harrington's book - inspired the Kennedys efforts to improve conditions for people in the region.

Thanks for posting. It showed that culture, including great movies, are intimately entwined with the era and places they portray.

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Paul Newman, 'Cool Hand Luke' and Huntington, West Virginia [View all] appalachiablue Dec 2022 OP

One of my favorite all-time movies and what a run for Newman Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #1

Great film, I saw it and Exodus as a kid. Newman's later performance in appalachiablue Dec 2022 #4

I didn't phrase that very well on Harrington Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #5

40 years? 1967 was 55 years ago. rsdsharp Dec 2022 #2

The local program was made in 2007. We're older but still fighting strong appalachiablue Dec 2022 #3

Turn your clock back. twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #6