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'''''The Longest Yard''''' is a 1974 sports comedy starring [[Burt Reynolds]] as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, a disgraced former | '''''The Longest Yard''''' is a 1974 sports comedy starring [[Burt Reynolds]] as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, a disgraced former pro football quarterback who, after being sentenced to serve time, is forced to play on the prison football team comprised of convicts. The film was directed by [[Robert Aldrich]] (''[[The Dirty Dozen]]''). A [[The Longest Yard (2005)|feature film remake]] was released in 2005 with [[Adam Sandler]] as Crewe and Burt Reynolds in a different role. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 6 October 2023
The Longest Yard is a 1974 sports comedy starring Burt Reynolds as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, a disgraced former pro football quarterback who, after being sentenced to serve time, is forced to play on the prison football team comprised of convicts. The film was directed by Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen). A feature film remake was released in 2005 with Adam Sandler as Crewe and Burt Reynolds in a different role.
The following firearms were used in the film The Longest Yard:
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine with extended 30-round magazines is the main weapon carried by the prison guards. It's notably seen in the hands of Captain Wilhelm Knauer (Ed Lauter) who uses it to take aim at Paul Crewe (Burt Reynolds) on the football field.
Winchester Model 1912
The Winchester Model 1912 is seen in the hands of prison guards who oversee the inmates.
Numerous revolvers
Law enforcement officers and prison guards are seen with revolvers holstered.
