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Nov 7, 2023 · The Longest Yard will hit the big screen again as it is remade for a second time. Starring Burt Reynolds, it was originally a 1974 film directed by Robert Aldrich. It was then remade 31 years later as an Adam Sandler movie of the same name in 2005, in which Reynolds played a coach in place of his former role as the team's quarterback.
- The Longest Yard (2005) Cast & Character Guide - Screen Rant
The Longest Yard (2005) is a remake of the 1974 sports...
- The Longest Yard (2005) Cast & Character Guide - Screen Rant
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Sheldon Turner. A remake of 1974's The Longest Yard, it stars Adam Sandler as a washed-up former professional American football quarterback who goes to prison and is forced to assemble a team to play against the guards.
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- James Cromwell
- The Longest Yard Supporting Cast & Characters
As Paul "Wrecking" Crewe
Character: Adam Sandler leads the cast of The Longest Yard as disgraced NFL quarterback Paul Crewe. Accused of shaving points and arrested after a drunk driving incident, Paul is introduced as a foul-mouthed and self-obsessed sports star. However, upon making new friends in prison and standing up against an authoritarian warden, Paul finds a new shot at playing football. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: The Longest Yard reunited Sandler with his 50 First Dates and Anger Management director P...
As James "Caretaker" Farrell
Character:“Caretaker” is one of Paul's first friends in prison, helping show him the ropes of the different dynamics and how best to survive. Even though he doesn’t play on the field, the friendly character is crucial to the football match as he helps Paul in the tryouts. He is a wisecracking character who is not afraid to talk back to some of the other inmates, but he also has a reputation as one of the least intimidating inmates in the prison. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: "Caretaker" i...
As Coach Nate Scarborough
Character: The cast of the 2005 version of The Longest Yardincludes the original's lead, Burt Reynolds. Instead of playing Paul this time, Reynolds is credited as Coach Nate Scarborough. A former college football star, Nate is a seasoned veteran in the game who allows inmates a chance to get back at the abusive guards. Nate becomes something of a mentor figure for Paul. However, he also gets his moment to shine in the game as well, suiting up for a single play later in the climactic match. No...
As Earl Megget
Character: Earl is a running back on Paul’s team. He's a passionate player and very mature in terms of his personality. Even when the guards abuse him with racial slurs, Earl doesn’t fight back and waits for an opportunity to defeat them on the gridiron. He is one of the early members of Paul's team, showing his immense skills as an athlete with his incredible speed. His talents help to lend legitimacy to Paul's efforts. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: Primarily known as a rapper and singer...
As Captain Brian Knauer
Character:Captain Brian Knauer is the head guard of the prison and the movie's secondary antagonist. Loyally following the orders of his warden, the character is shown to be quite brutal and quickly makes a dislike for Paul. However, he is shown to not be as villainous as the warden, wanting the game to be played fair. He also is hesitant to shoot Paul at the end of the movie when the warden attempts to convince Knauer that the inmate is trying to escape. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: Cap...
As Warden Rudolph Hazen
Character: The sadistic prison warden Rudolph Hazen serves as the main villain of The Longest Yard. Masterminding the game between the inmates and the guards, he controls the prison with an iron fist and often ignores the abusive behavior of his staff. Hazen takes more pride in the prison guard's football team than anything else in the prison, wanting to ensure their victory at any cost. This includes sabotaging the team and even blackmailing Paul to throw the game. Notable Movies & TV Shows:...
Bill Goldberg as Joey "Battle" Battaglio - Former NFL defensive tackle and pro wrestler Bill Goldberg appears in the cast of The Longest Yard as the prison team’s linebacker, Joey "Battle" Battaglio. He is one of the toughest inmates and known for his shockingly large genitals which become a running joke. Goldberg also played Romeo in Universal Sol...
Nov 21, 2023 · The Longest Yard remake comes from Gunpowder & Sky, with CEO Van Toffler producing alongside David Gale. Both Toffler and Gale also executive produced the Adam Sandler version.
The Longest Yard is a 1974 movie starring Burt Reynolds, that was later remade in 2005 starring Adam Sandler. It combines the two things men care the most about: prisons and football.
Nov 6, 2023 · The Longest Yard is set for another remake by Paramount Pictures, per Deadline. Since it's 1974 release, The Longest Yard had a successful remake in 2005 directed by Peter Segal .
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Nov 6, 2023 · Deadline hears that another remake of the film, which originally starred Burt Reynolds in 1974 and was remade starring Adam Sandler in 2005, is in the works at Paramount Pictures.
