The Longest Yard

"It's survival of the fiercest and funniest"

Aug 30 1974 R 2h 1m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Tracy Keenan Wynn, Albert S. Ruddy

Directed by

Robert Aldrich

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
22,712
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA