Mean Machine Synopsis & Movie Info
Synopsis
Barry Skolnick's remake of Robert Aldrich's 'The Longest Yard' stars Vinnie Jones as Danny Meehan, a one-time British football captain whose career unraveled when he threw a match to clear his debts. Sent to prison when he drunkenly assaults a police officer, he has a chance to regain heroic status by helming the prison's football squad. Featuring '60s glamour boy/'Blow-Up' star David Hemmings, who is now much older and heavier.
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Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
01/01/2001
DVD Release Date:
07/16/2002
Rating:
R
Run Time:
98 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Production Co.:
Brad Gray Pictures
Director(s):
Themes:
Underdogs, Redemption, All Washed Up, Soccer Players, Fighting the System
Tone:
Gritty, Rousing, Forceful, Humorous, Visceral
Keywords:
prison, soccer, Britain, gambling, prison-guard, prison-warden, match (sports)
Setting:
prison
Language:
English
Version of / Remake of:
Status:
DVD
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