seem morally imperative at this point to condemn with indignation what this movie is trying to do—stir up gut-level reactions at a mob-baiting level. And yet, however one may feel about that goal, it would be hard to deny that the movie achieves it." MAD satirized this movie as "The Longest Yardbird" in issue #176 (July '75). Awards and nominations Remakes The film has been remade three times: Mean Machine (2001 film), starring Vinnie Jones, taking place in England and changing the sport from American football to Association football. The Longest Yard (2005), starring Adam Sandler as Crewe and featuring Burt Reynolds in a supporting role (that of retired player Nate Scarborough). Captain Masr, which translates to Egypt's Captain (2015 film), starring Mohamed Iman, taking place in Egypt and again changing the sport to Association football. See also List of American films of 1974 References External links 1974 films 1970s sports comedy-drama films American football films American sports comedy-drama films 1970s English-language films Films scored by Frank De Vol Films directed by Robert Aldrich Best Musical or Comedy Picture Golden Globe winners Films shot in South Carolina Films shot in Savannah, Georgia 1970s prison films Paramount Pictures films 1974 comedy films 1974 drama films 1970s American films