It was also the film that cemented Reynolds' stardom, following the praise he received forDeliverance.
While Reynolds and Statham have appeared in their share of bad movies, Boll’sRingsripoff might just be their nadir.
Jerry Jameson took over when Richards quit, though he went uncredited for his contributions.
In the cases ofHeatandWild Card, both of its stars were coming off the back of multiple duds.
The star later went back to television, scoring a hit sitcom withEvening Shade.
Based on the 1974 film The Longest Yard.
Wild Card explores themes of redemption and survival amidst the gritty underworld of Las Vegas.
The narrative unfolds as Farmer confronts the malevolent forces threatening his homeland.
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Mean Machine is a British sports comedy-drama film, directed by Barry Skolnick. Vinnie Jones stars as Danny Meehan, a former professional footballer who is sent to prison and coerced into coaching a team of inmates for a match against the prison guards. The film features performances by Jason Statham, David Hemmings, and David Kelly, blending elements of humor and sportsmanship within the prison setting. Based on the 1974 film The Longest Yard.
Wild Card is an action thriller directed by Simon West, featuring Jason Statham as Nick Wild, a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem. The film follows Nick as he enacts revenge against a brutally violent thug and finds himself entangled with the mob. Wild Card explores themes of redemption and survival amidst the gritty underworld of Las Vegas.
Sharky’s Machine is a crime thriller directed by and starring Burt Reynolds as Tom Sharky, a police officer demoted to vice. Released in 1981, the film follows Sharky as he uncovers a political conspiracy while assembling a team to gather evidence and becoming romantically drawn to a mysterious woman.
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, directed by Uwe Boll, is a fantasy adventure film starring Jason Statham as Farmer, who embarks on a quest to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge his son’s death. Set in the kingdom of Ehb, the film features a host of characters including Ron Perlman and Ray Liotta. The narrative unfolds as Farmer confronts the malevolent forces threatening his homeland.
