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The Longest Yard

"It's survival of the fiercest and funniest"

August 21, 1974 2h 1m 6.8/10 (310 votes)

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

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Release Date August 21, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 2h 1m 121 minutes total
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User Rating 6.8/10 Good (310 votes)
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Budget $2.9M Production budget
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Box Office $43M 14.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,900,000
Revenue
$43,008,075

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

โ“ 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.