Yards (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The Yards, The Yards - Im Hinterhof der Macht, La traición, Caminho Sem Volta, Trahison, Temná zákoutí, The Yards - banemænd, La otra cara del crimen, Se epikindyni trohia, A bűn állomásai, Slepy tor, Nas Teias da Corrupção, Ярды, Çeteler Savasi
Director: James Gray
Writer: James Gray, Matt Reeves
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Industry Entertainment Partners, Miramax
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: brooklyn, new york city, corruption, criminal, ex-con, infiltration, subway
Story
In the rail yards of Queens, New York City, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars, but these lucrative contracts are rife with corruption. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he returns to find his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors who is battling a minority-owned firm for contracts. Leo's best friend Willie Gutierrez works for Frank as his bag man and heads a crew that sabotages the work of the Puerto Rican-owned firm. Desperate for a job, Leo agrees to be Willie's backup. However, things go awry one night when a cop identifies Leo, making him a target and forcing him to consider those he can still trust, including his ailing mom and cousin Erica.
Summary
Yards (2000) is a drama-thriller directed by James Gray that delves into the corrupt world of New York City's subway car repair industry. Set amidst the rail yards of Queens, the film follows ex-convict Leo Handler as he navigates the dangerous and crime-ridden landscape of the city's contract bidding process. With its gritty portrayal of urban corruption and themes of loyalty and betrayal, Yards offers a compelling examination of one man's struggle to survive in a world where trust is scarce.
_hd720p.jpg)