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OneLiner — June 5, 2026

Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring The Karate Kid (1984), Cool Hand Luke (1967), No Country for Old Men (2007).

Matinee

Sweep the leg.

Answer: The Karate Kid ()

Pat Morita was nearly rejected as too associated with comedy and earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Mr. Miyagi. The line is delivered by John Kreese, the Cobra Kai sensei, during the All Valley Tournament finals.

Primetime

Sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

Answer: Cool Hand Luke ()

Ranked #11 on AFI's list. Paul Newman ate roughly 50 hard-boiled eggs across multiple takes for the famous egg-eating scene, though most weren't actually swallowed. The film coined the chain-gang phrase 'shakin' the bush, boss.'

Midnight

Call it, friendo.

Answer: No Country for Old Men ()

Javier Bardem hated his haircut so much he barely left the hotel for the entire shoot. He also requested he not have to drive in the film because he didn't yet have a driver's license. Won four Oscars including Best Picture.

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