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The Longest Yard (2005)

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The Longest Yard (2005)

Postby Ivy » Feb 10th, '09, 18:26

Summary
Paul "Wrecking" Crewe was a revered football superstar back in his day, but that time has since faded. But when a messy drunk driving incident lands him in jail, Paul finds he was specifically requested by Warden Hazen, a duplicitous prison official well aware of Paul's athletic skills. Paul has been assigned the task of assembling a team of convicts, to square off in a big football game against the sadistic guards. With the help of fellow convict Caretaker, and an old legend named Nate Scarborough to coach, Crewe is ready for what promises to be a very interesting game. It's only the warden and the guards who have no idea who or what they're up against, with Paul the driving force behind the new team.

Awards Won/Nominations
Won 2 ~ BET Comedy Award and Teen Choice Award ~ Nominated for 15 Others

Intersting Facts
*Steve Austin tore his hamstring while training for the football scenes.
*This movie was shipped to theaters under the name "Uncle Bill".
*The movie was filmed in a closed down part of the New Mexico State Penitentary called "Old Main". It was this part of the prison where one of the worst prison riots in U.S. history occurred on 2 February 1980. The state offers the building for rent for film purposes.
*Five of the six members of the rap group D12 made cameo appearances as convicts playing basketball. The missing sixth member is Eminem who is referenced when Paul is referred to as "Slim Shady".
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