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The Longest Yard 1974

Inmates-turned-underdogs take on corrupt authority in a high-stakes showdown. A former gridiron great, now behind bars, is coerced into leading his fellow prisoners against their oppressors - the warden's own team of guards. As game day approaches, the convicts concoct a plan to exact revenge and prove that even the most unlikely heroes can prevail.

Inmates-turned-underdogs take on corrupt authority in a high-stakes showdown. A former gridiron great, now behind bars, is coerced into leading his fellow prisoners against their oppressors - the warden's own team of guards. As game day approaches, the convicts concoct a plan to exact revenge and prove that even the most unlikely heroes can prevail.

Does The Longest Yard have end credit scenes?

No!

The Longest Yard does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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6.9

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IMDb

7.1 /10

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TMDB

67

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Awards & Nominations for The Longest Yard

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47th Academy Awards 1975

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Film Editing

32nd Golden Globe Awards 1975

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Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

Burt Reynolds
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

Burt Reynolds
Eddie Albert
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Eddie Albert
James Hampton
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New Star of the Year – Actor

James Hampton

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