The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard is a 1974 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, and Michael Conrad. The movie follows the story of Paul Crewe, a former professional football player who is sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a point-shaving scandal. In prison, Crewe is forced to assemble a team of inmates to play a football game against their guards, led by the sadistic and corrupt Warden Hazen. Despite the challenges and dangers, Crewe manages to unite the prisoners and lead them to a thrilling victory, while also standing up to the corrupt authorities. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for Eddie Albert's performance.

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The Longest Yard was released in theaters on August 21, 1974.