The Yards - In the backyard of power
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German title | The Yards - In the backyard of power |
Original title | The yards |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English , Spanish |
Publishing year | 2000 |
length | 110 minutes |
Age rating | FSK 12 |
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Director | James Gray |
script | James Gray, Matt Reeves |
production |
Kerry Orent , Paul Webster , Nick Wechsler |
music | Howard Shore |
camera | Harris Savides |
cut | Jeffrey Ford |
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The Yards is an American drama film directed by James Gray from 2000.
action
The New York subway cars are serviced at a plant in Queens . The orders are awarded in a system of corruption in which Frank Olchin pulls the strings. Sometimes the competitor's works are sabotaged.
Leo Handler was innocent in prison. After his release he works for Olchin, who married his aunt Kitty. Willie Gutierrez helps him with this.
Handler is suspected of murdering a subway employee and assaulting a police officer. He flees and fights against the corruption network.
Reviews
- G. Allen Johnson commended the actors in the San Francisco Examiner . ( www.metacritic.com )
- Michael Wilmington wrote in the Chicago Tribune that the film was a rare and successful thriller with real characters and a believable background.
- Desson Howe wrote in the Washington Post that the director lost the battle against the stupid script. The film looks like the pilot episode of a television series. Howe praised the performances of Ellen Burstyn and Faye Dunaway, but criticized that they would only play supporting roles. ( Full review )
Awards
- National Board of Review Award for Joaquin Phoenix in 2000
- Nomination for the Palme d'Or for James Gray in 2000
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Joaquin Phoenix in 2001
Remarks
The film was shot in New York City and New Jersey in Spring / Summer 1998. It cost about $ 20 million to produce. It grossed $ 0.9 million in US cinemas.
Web links
- The Yards - In the backyard of power in theInternet Movie Database(English)
- The Yards - In the backyard of power atMetacritic(English)
- The Yards - In the backyard of power atRotten Tomatoes(English)