The Longest Yard
1974
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.
Director:
Robert Aldrich
Writers:
Tracy Keenan Wynn, Albert S. Ruddy
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 4 nominations total
Production:
Robert Aldrich
Country:
United States
