The Longest Yard (1974)

Movie"It's survival of the fiercest and funniest"
Audience Score
67
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R 2 hr 1 minAug 21st, 1974Drama, Comedy
A football player-turned-convict organizes a team of inmates to play against a team of prison guards. His dilemma is that the warden asks him to throw the game in return for an early release, but he is also concerned about the inmates' lack of self-esteem.
StarringBurt ReynoldsEddie AlbertEd Lauter
DirectorRobert Aldrich

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 21st, 1974
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 30th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,900,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$43,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
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