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| Release Date: |
October 20, 2000 (LA/NY) |
| Genre: |
Crime, Drama, Suspense |
| Running Time: |
115 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated R for language, violence and a scene of sexuality. |
| Director: |
James Gray |
| Writer: |
Matt Reeves, James Gray |
| Cast: |
Garry Pastore, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, Andrew Davoli, James Caan, Charlize Theron, Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg |
"The Yards is a thriller set in the vast New York City subway yards. After being imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Leo Handler (Wahlberg) just wants to get his life back on track, so he goes to the one place he thinks will be safe--home. There Leo takes a new job with his highly connected and influential Uncle Frank (Caan), and is reunited with his longtime friend, Willie Guitierrez (Phoenix), his cousin, and Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: C
Mark Wahlberg, of Three Kings and The Perfect Storm fame, goes for the smaller film in The Yards, a movie that has a cast that is much larger than its potential. Besides Wahlberg, who is one of the best up and coming actors, the other key characters are played by Joaquin Phoenix ( Gladiator), Charlize Theron ( The Cider House Rules), and James Caan ( The Godfather). Read the full movie review
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