The Longest Yard
– In this rough-and-tumble yarn, actually filmed on-location at the Georgia State Prision, the cons ar..
In this rough-and-tumble yarn, actually filmed on-location at the Georgia State Prision, the cons are the heroes and the guards are the heavies. Eddie Albert is the sadistic warden who'll gladly make any sacrifice to push his guards' semi-pro football team to a national championship.
30 Aug 1974
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Robert Aldrich
Tracy Keenan Wynn (screenplay), Al Ruddy (story)
Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
Paramount Home Video