On the Yard
“"Get me out before they kill me!"”
Synopsis
Chilly is "top con" on the yard, a title that gives him absolute power. Power to make the rules. Power to kill. When a young con confronts Chilly's power, he learns the vicious price of defiance.
Top Cast
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John Heard
Juleson
Thomas G. Waites
Chilly
Mike Kellin
Red
Richard Bright
Nunn
Joe Grifasi
Morris
Lane Smith
Blake
Richard Hayes
Stick
Hector Troy
Gasolino
Richard Jamieson
Carpenter
Tom Toner
Warden
Ron Faber
Manning
David Clennon
Psychiatrist
Don Blakely
Tate
J.C. Quinn
Luther
Eddie Jones
Olson
Ben Slack
Clemmons
James Remar
Larson
Dave McCalley
Redmond
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raphael D. Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Braly
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- On the Yard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Midwest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raphael D. Silver
Malcolm Braly
Charles Gross
Alan Metzger
Evan A. Lottman
Joan Micklin Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Raphael D. Silver
Director
Malcolm Braly
Screenplay
Robert Harris Jr.
Costume Design
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Alan Metzger
Director of Photography
Evan A. Lottman
Editor
Joan Micklin Silver
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Yard
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What is On the Yard about?
Chilly is "top con" on the yard, a title that gives him absolute power. Power to make the rules. Power to kill. When a young con confronts Chilly's power, he learns the vicious price of defiance.
Who directed On the Yard?
On the Yard was directed by Raphael D. Silver.
Who stars in On the Yard?
The principal cast of On the Yard includes John Heard, Thomas G. Waites, Mike Kellin, Richard Bright, Joe Grifasi.
When was On the Yard released and how long is it?
On the Yard was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Yard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Yard was composed by Charles Gross.
Is On the Yard based on a book or true story?
On the Yard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Malcolm Braly".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Yard?
On the Yard holds official age classifications: CA: R.