Search results
The Longest Yard is a 1974 American prison sports comedy-drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, written by Tracy Keenan Wynn, based on a story by producer Albert S. Ruddy, and starring Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad and James Hampton. The film was released as The Mean Machine in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
The Longest Yard: Directed by Robert Aldrich. With Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad. A sadistic warden asks a former pro quarterback, now serving time in his prison, to put together a team of inmates to take on (and get pummeled by) the guards.
- Robert Aldrich
- 4 min
With Burt Reynolds' carefree bruiser accepting casual violence with a smile, emphasis is placed on dirty tricks and pranks between the prisoners and the guards. The difference is that the guard's ambushes and traps are unfunny and cruel, while the prisoners' clever tricks are often hilarious.
- Robert Aldrich, Hal Needham
- Burt Reynolds
The Longest Yard is a 1974 American prison sports comedy film directed by Robert Aldrich, written by Tracy Keenan Wynn, based on a story by producer Albert S. Ruddy, and starring Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, and Mike Conrad.
Burt Reynolds plays one-time pro quarterback Paul Crewe, now behind bars for leading State Police on a wild chase in a "borrowed car" and more. He agrees to organize a prisoners' team to play the guards.
- (2.1K)
- Joseph F. Biroc
- 1974: Nominated for Oscar: Best Editing
- United States
A remake of Robert Aldrich's 1974 film The Mean Machine, which starred Burt Reynolds, this version sees Peter Segal direct and Adam Sandler headlining. Also starring are Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, James Cromwell and William Fitchner.
People also ask
Where was the Mean Machine filmed?
Is the Mean Machine copyrighted?
Is 'the Mean Machine' based on a true story?
How many times has Mean Machine been remade?
Nov 29, 2001 · Blackly comic prison drama from Robert Aldrich, with Burt Reynolds and Co. taking on the guards in a vicious game of American football.
