Remakes
The film has been remade twice.
In 2001 as Mean Machine (film) starring Vinnie Jones, taking place in England and changing the sport from American Football to Association Football.
In 2005 as The Longest Yard (2005) starring Adam Sandler and featuring Burt Reynolds in a supporting role.
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“With spring the father-sky remakes the world:
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