The Yards
"He's the target of the most merciless family in New York. His own."
Originally released in 2000. The Yards is a crime/drama film. directed by James Gray.
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, and Charlize Theron
Synopsis
In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (493 votes)
Budget
$24M
Production budget
Box Office
$889.4K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Leo Handler
Joaquin Phoenix
as Willie Gutierrez
Charlize Theron
as Erica Soltz
James Caan
as Frank Olchin
Ellen Burstyn
as Val Handler
Faye Dunaway
as Kitty Olchin
Steve Lawrence
as Arthur Mydanick
Andy Davoli
as Raymond Price
Tony Musante
as Seymour Korman
Victor Argo
as Paul Lazarides
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Revenue
- $889,352
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Industry Entertainment Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Yards about?
In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds hi...
Who directed The Yards?
The Yards was directed by James Gray.
How long is The Yards?
The Yards has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Yards released?
The Yards was released on April 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Yards?
The main cast of The Yards includes Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn.
Is The Yards worth watching?
The Yards has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 493 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.