On the Yard
On the Yard is a 1978 American drama film written by Malcolm Braly, directed by Raphael D. Silver and starring John Heard. It is based on Braly's novel of the same name. It is also Silver's directorial debut.[1]
| On the Yard | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Raphael D. Silver |
| Produced by | Joan Micklin Silver |
| Screenplay by | Malcolm Braly |
| Based on | On the Yard by Malcolm Braly |
| Starring | John Heard |
| Music by | Charles Gross |
| Cinematography | Alan Metzger |
| Edited by | Evan A. Lottman |
| Distributed by | Midwest Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A convicted wife-murderer Juleson buys cigarettes on credit from top-dog Chilly, but finds his life at risk when he can’t pay him back on time, and refuses to collude with Captain Blake determined to nail Chilly. Meanwhile, Chillys’ right-hand man Red hopes the parole board will grant him early release, and an optimistic inmate Morris attempts to sew an escape-worthy hot air balloon.
Cast
- John Heard as Juleson
- Thomas G. Waites as Chilly
- Mike Kellin as Red
- Richard Bright as Nunn
- Joe Grifasi as Morris
- Lane Smith as Captain Blake
- Richard Hayes as Stick
- Hector Troy as Gasolino
- Richard Jamieson as Lieut. Carpenter
- Thomas Toner as Warden
- Ron Faber as Manning
- David Clennon as Psychiatrist
- Don Blakely as Tate
- J. C. Quinn as Luther
- Dominic Chianese as Mendoza (uncredited)
- Eddie Jones as Lieut. Olson
- Ben Slack as Clemmons
- James Remar as Larson
- Dave McCalley as Redmond
- Ludwick Villani as Candy
- John Taylor as Schulte
- Ivan Yount as Inmate with Peaches
- Ralph Hobbs as Zeke
- David Berman as Caterpillar
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References
- Canby, Vincent (19 January 1979). "Film: 'On the Yard' Views Prison and Prisoners". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
External links
- On the Yard on IMDb
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