Paul Newman was known for being really handsome. Just kidding, he was known for his great acting! He was an Oscar winner after all. Here are the top 10 Paul Newman roles.
Cars (2006)
Yes, this starts with the animated film Cars. We watch as a rookie Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) who thinks he is the best, gets lost on the way to a race. He then gets in trouble with the law and gets stuck in a rundown town. He meets many new characters, including Doc Hudson (Paul Newman). Will he ever get to his race? You have to watch to find out.
The Color of Money (1986)
The Color of Money is about Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) who takes a young pool player (Tom Cruise) under his wing. Fast Eddie teaches his protege the art of hustling. And boy, do they hustle! But does everything go well for them?
Paris Blues (1961)
Paris Blues is about two expatriates (Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier) who play jazz in Paris. They both meet and end up falling in love with two tourist American women (Joanne Woodward and Diahann Carroll). This is a drama, so don’t expect a romantic comedy to play out in this film. But who ever said love didn’t hurt?
Harper (1966)
Harper is about a private detective (Paul Newman) who is hired by a woman (Lauren Bacall) to locate her missing husband. Of course, not everyone is what they seem to be, and trying to find someone missing isn’t always easy. Newman’s detective might have chewed off more than he can handle.
The Hustler (1961)
The Hustler is where we first meet Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman). Fast Eddie lives by being a pool hustler. But one day he gets ahead of himself and loses to Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason). Will Fast Eddie finally beat Minnesota Fats when they have a rematch? You have to watch to find out!
The Long, Hot Summer (1958)
The Long, Hot Summer is about a drifter (Paul Newman) who is accused of burning a barn. When he is ordered to leave town, he ends up in Mississippi. He quickly becomes friendly with the Varner family (Orson Welles, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, and Lee Remick). His presence causes turmoil within the family, but he is determined to marry the Varner daughter (Joanne Woodward) and will do anything he can to win her.
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
Sweet Bird of Youth is about a drifter (Paul Newman) who helps an older film star (Geraldine Page) escape Hollywood. Not knowing where to bring her, he brings her to his hometown. Well, the drifter is forced to remember why he left home in the first place and gets caught up in hometown politics and betrayal.
Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Cool Hand Luke is the story of Luke (Paul Newman) who is sentenced to two years in prison. However, Luke does not want to stay imprisoned and attempts to break out quite a few times. He just doesn’t want to conform to the ways of prison.
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The Sting (1973)
The Sting is about two grifters (Paul Newman and Robert Redford) who go around conning people. They join forces and try to pull off the ultimate con. Will they be successful or will it all blow up in their face? You gotta watch to believe what happens!
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) are outlaws. These two outlaws rob a train, but the robbery goes terribly. They are then hunted by the law and try their best to be one step ahead. Will they make it out alive?
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