The Yards
📖 Synopsis
In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He's the target of the most merciless family in New York. His own.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- James Gray
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Mark WahlbergLeo Handler
Joaquin PhoenixWillie Gutierrez
Charlize TheronErica Soltz
James CaanFrank Olchin
Ellen BurstynVal Handler
Faye DunawayKitty Olchin
Steve LawrenceArthur Mydanick
Andy DavoliRaymond Price
Tony MusanteSeymour Korman
Victor ArgoPaul Lazarides🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Yards about?
- In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
- Who directed The Yards?
- The Yards was directed by James Gray.
- When was The Yards released?
- The Yards was released on April 27, 2000.
- How long is The Yards?
- The Yards has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track The Yards?
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