The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

"It's survival of the fiercest and funniest"

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.

Release Date

August 21, 1974

Status

Released

Original Title

The Longest Yard

Runtime

2h 1min

Budget

$2,900,000

Revenue

$43,000,000

Language

English

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures