Paul "Wrecking" Crewe was a revered football superstar back in his day, but that time has since faded. But when a messy drunk driving incident lands him in jail, Paul finds he was specifically requested by Warden Hazen (James Cromwell), a duplicitous prison official well aware of Paul's athletic skills. Paul has been assigned the task of assembling a team of convicts, to square off in a big football game against the sadistic guards. With the help of fellow convict Caretaker, and an old legend named Nate Scarborough to coach, Crewe is ready for what promises to be a very interesting game. It's only the warden and the guards who have no idea who or what they're up against, with Paul the driving force behind the new team.
Written by mystic80
The movie was filmed in a closed down part of the New Mexico State Penitentary called "Old Main". It was this part of the prison where one of the worst prison riots in U.S. history occurred on 2 February 1980. The state offers the building for rent for film purposes.
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Goofs
Continuity:
At many different times in the movie, Nate's facial hair keeps switching from a gray beard to a black mustache, back and forth.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Lorenzo:
I love that dress. Lena:
Of course you do, Lorenzo, you made it. See more »
"My Ballz"
by Denaun Porter, Ondre Moore, Proof (as Deshawn Holton), Von Carlisle, Rufus Johnson, Marshall Mathers, Luis Resto & Henry Mancini Performed by D12 featuring Eminem Produced by Eminem Additional production by Luis Resto Contains elements from "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henry Mancini D12 performs courtesy of Shady Records/Interscope Eminem performs courtesy of Aftermath/Shady Records/Interscope
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