The Longest Yard
"It's survival of the fiercest and funniest"
Originally released in 1974. The Longest Yard is a comedy/drama film. directed by Robert Aldrich. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, and Ed Lauter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (310 votes)
Budget
$2.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$43M
14.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,900,000
- Revenue
- $43,008,075
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Longest Yard about?
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 h...
Who directed The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard was directed by Robert Aldrich.
How long is The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Longest Yard released?
The Longest Yard was released on August 21, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Longest Yard?
The main cast of The Longest Yard includes Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad, James Hampton.
Is The Longest Yard worth watching?
The Longest Yard has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 310 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.