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The Yards 2000

“He's the target of the most merciless family in New York. His own.”

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What is The Yards?

The Yards is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
2000
Status
Released
Runtime
115 minutes
Release date
Apr 27, 2000
Studios
Miramax, Industry Entertainment Partners, Paul Webster Productions
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.3/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama #Thriller

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The Yards is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Miramax, Industry Entertainment Partners, Paul Webster Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“An ex‑con returns to Queens' rail yards, confronting harsh contract corruption.”

Reasons to watch
  • Atmospheric depiction of Queens' rail yards
  • Tense power struggles over lucrative contracts
  • Blend of crime, drama, and thriller elements
Keep in mind
  • Violent and gritty content may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you enjoy tense, gritty crime dramas set against a backdrop of urban corruption.

The film contains intense violence and mature themes, making it appropriate for adult audiences.

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What is the main setting of the film?

The story takes place in the rail yards of Queens, where subway cars are repaired and rebuilt.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Leo Handler, who has just been released from prison.

What central conflict drives the story?

Leo becomes involved in a battle over lucrative subway‑car contracts, facing graft and corruption.

Which genres does the film belong to?

It is classified as a crime, drama, and thriller.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on October 20, 2000.

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