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IMDb rating 6.4
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Critic rating 6.5

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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

Gray will be a name to watch once his talents are allied to a better screenplay, for he is undoubtedly a gifted, distinctive visual artist.

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Critic Lisa Brygger
rated 7

Et velskrevet manuskript giver tyngde til filmen, der stråler klarest, når man ser den fra skuespiller-vinklen.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Cast & Crew

James Gray
Director
James Gray
Writer
James Gray
Director
James Gray
Writer
Andy Signore
As Club Dancer (uncredited)
Andy Signore
Director
Ellen Burstyn
As Val Handler

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The Yards is a crime drama film directed by James Gray, set in the gritty world of New York City's rail yard contractors. After serving time in prison, Leo Handler (Mark Wahlberg) returns home to Queens, where his mother, Val, is struggling with a heart condition. Leo's cousin, Willie Gutierrez, introduces him to Frank Olchin, a powerful contractor who offers Leo a job. Leo soon discovers that Frank's company is involved in corrupt practices, including bribery and sabotage. When a police officer is injured during one of their illegal operations, Leo is forced to go on the run. He turns to Gallardo, a rival contractor, for protection and learns that Willie had actually killed the yard master. Leo's life becomes even more complicated when Erica Soltz, his childhood friend and Willie's girlfriend, is killed in an accident. Frank and Gallardo negotiate a new contract split, while Willie surrenders to the police. At Erica's funeral, Frank offers Leo help in the future, but Leo rejects his advances and joins Kitty, Erica's mother, in mourning her loss. The film explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, as Leo becomes embroiled in his family's criminal activities and must make difficult choices to survive. The all-star cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan & more!

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