The Longest Yard
“It's survival of the fiercest and funniest”
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.
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The Longest Yard (1974) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-01
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Paul Crewe
Eddie Albert
Warden Hazen
Ed Lauter
Captain Knauer
Michael Conrad
Nate Scarboro
James Hampton
Caretaker
Harry Caesar
Granville
John Steadman
Pop
Charles Tyner
Unger
Mike Henry
Rassmeusen
Richard Kiel
Samson
Pervis Atkins
Mawabe
Bernadette Peters
Miss Toot
Jim Nicholson
Ice Man
Tony Cacciotti
Rotka
Anitra Ford
Melissa
Tony Reese
Levitt
Michael Fox
Announcer
Dino Washington
Mason
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.83x
+$40.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracy Keenan Wynn
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- The Longest Yard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $2.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Tracy Keenan Wynn, Albert S. Ruddy
Frank De Vol
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
Albert S. Ruddy
Department Leadership Roster
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
James Dowell Vance
Production Design
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Michael Luciano
Editor
Robert Aldrich
Director
Tracy Keenan Wynn
Screenplay
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Longest Yard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 he is also concerned about the inmates' lack of self-esteem.
Who directed The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Longest Yard?
The principal cast of The Longest Yard includes Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad, James Hampton.
When was The Longest Yard released and how long is it?
The Longest Yard was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard had a reported production budget of $2.9M and grossed $43M at the worldwide box office (14.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Longest Yard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Longest Yard was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).