Still The Longest Yard ("The Longest Yard" 2005) Quiz

Answer: Adam Sandler

Paul crashes his girlfriend's car while under the influence and is sent to prison. In prison, the warden pressures Paul into assisting the prison guard's football team. Adam Sandler (born 1966) has also appeared in the television series "Saturday Night Live" and the motion pictures "Happy Gilmore" (1996) and "Spanglish" (2004).

In the 1974 film, the part of Paul is portrayed by Burt Reynolds.

Answer: Chris Rock

Caretaker is one of Paul's first friends in prison. He encourages Paul to recruit African American players for the team. Caretakers death helps to galvanize the team. Chris Rock (born 1965) appeared in "Saturday Night Live" and developed the television series "Everybody Hates Chris". James Hampton portrayed Caretaker in the 1974 film.

Answer: David Patrick Kelly

Unger spies on the prisoners and is pressured by the guards to rig Crewe's radio with the explosive that accidentally kills Caretaker. David Patrick Kelly (born 1951) has also appeared in the movies "The Warriors" (1979) and "Malcolm X" (1992). Charles Tyner portrays Unger in the 1974 film.

Answer: James Cromwell

In the film, Warden Hazen pressures Paul into helping the prison guards' team.
The conflict between the two men peaks in the film in a game between the guard's football team and a second team made up of convicts from the prison. James Cromwell (born 1940) has also appeared in the movies "Babe" (1995) and "The Green Mile" (1999). Eddie Albert portrays Warden Hazen in the 1974 film.

Answer: Michael Irvin

Paul is trying to convince Deacon and several other African American prisoners to join the team. The two men have agreed that if Paul wins, Deacon and the others will join the team. Michael Irvin (born 1966) is a Hall of Fame wide receiver who played for the Dallas Cowboys (1988-1999).

Answer: Nelly

Earl Megget is impressed by Paul's tenacity during his one-on-one game with Deacon. Even though Paul loses, Earl joins his team. Earl's tenacity in staying with the team despite physical pressure and racial epithets from the guards convinces Deacon and several other players to join the team. Nelly (born 1974) is an occasional actor but better known as a rapper of such hit songs as "Hot in Herre".

Answer: William Fichtner

Captain Knauer attempts several times during the film to impede the team of prisoners practicing for the game or playing the game. Near the conclusion of the film, however, he disobeys an order from the warden to shoot Paul (who Hazen says is trying to escape). William Fichtner (born 1956) has also appeared in the television series "Invasion" and "Prison Break". Ed Lauter portrayed Captain Knauer in the 1974 film.

Answer: Bill Goldberg

When Hazen tells Battle that his punishment for dousing him with Gatorade will be time in the "hot box", Battle replies with an expletive. Bill Goldberg (born 1966) is a former professional football player and professional wrestler.

Answer: Bob Sapp

When Switowski clotheslines the guard he believes he has made the guard soil himself, using an expletive to describe the situation. In versions edited for television, the line is redubbed to say he believes the guard broke his neck.
Bob Sapp (born 1973) is a former football player and professional wrestler who has also appeared in the movie "Conan the Barbarian" (2011).

Answer: Burt Reynolds

Scarborough helps Paul to recruit some of the toughest inmates for the team.
During the game, Scarborough and Paul fake an argument to distract the guards, allowing another player to score. Burt Reynolds (1935-2018) portrayed Paul Crewe in the 1974 version of "The Longest Yard" and also starred in the television series "Evening Shade".