The Yards is a 2000 movie that combines crime and drama. The film tells the story of Leo, an ex-con striving to live honestly but is thwarted by his old team and a powerful railway contractor. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, and Charlize Theron, the movie offers a mix of fascinating locations and behind the scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The Yards was filmed in several locations across New York City, including 39 India Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn; Elmhurst and Middle Village in Queens; and NYCT 207th Street Car Shop in Bronx. The Fresh Pond Rail Yards in Queens was also one of the movie’s filming hotspots. Filming took place from May through to August in 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Wahlberg | Leo Handler |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Willie Gutierrez |
| Charlize Theron | Erica Soltz |
| James Caan | Frank Olchin |
| Ellen Burstyn | Val Handler |
| Faye Dunaway | Kitty Olchin |
| Steve Lawrence | Arthur Mydanick |
| Tony Musante | Seymour Korman |
| Victor Argo | Paul Lazarides |
| Tomas Milian | Manuel Sequiera |
| Robert Montano | Hector Gallardo |
| Victor Arnold | Albert Granada |
| Chad Aaron | Bernard Soltz |
| Louis Guss | Nathan Grodner |
| Domenick Lombardozzi | Todd |
| Joe Lisi | Elliot Gorwitz |
| David Zayas | Officer Jerry Rifkin |
| Joseph Ragno | Parole Officer |
| Teresa Yenque | Maid |
| Jose Soto | Orderly |
| John Tormey | Contract Officer |
| Teddy Coluca | Terry |
| Jack O’Connell | Sal Disipio |
| Dan Grimaldi | Executive One |
| Garry Pastore | Detective Tommasino |
| Ron Brice | Detective Bulette |
| Gene Canfield | Queensborough Policeman |
| Keith Hernandez | Baseball Celebrity |
| Allan Houston | Basketball Celebrity |
| Andi Shrem | Belva |
| Joe Dimare | Dante |
| Barry Wetcher | Young Doctor |
| Jace Kent | Young Italian Man |
| Brandon Danziger | Neil |
| Doug Barron | Doctor |
| Floyd Resnick | Hospital Cop |
| Chris Edwards | Police Officer |
| Annika Pergament | Reporter |
| Kip Evans | Guy |
| John Elsen | Officer |
| Douglas Crosby | Officer #2 |
| Scott Nicholson | Policeman #1 |
| Erin Walls | Dante’s Girlfriend |
| Peter Vallone | Councilman |
| Irwin Gray | Lawyer |
| Denise Traficanti | Secretary |
| Roma Torre | News Anchor 1 |
| Ernie Anastos | News Anchor 3 |
| Harriet Grodner | Harriet |
| Lisa Chang | Young Woman (uncredited) |
| Cirron | Courtroom guest (uncredited) |
| Michael Armand DeMatteo | Pay Off Guy (uncredited) |
| Ofir Engel | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| Anthony Gaudioso | Young Party Supporter (uncredited) |
| Julie Hansen | Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| George F. Miller | Birthday Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Steve Nuke | Friend at Funeral (uncredited) |
| Lisa Pickell | (uncredited) |
| Bernie Rachelle | Transit Authority Officer (uncredited) |
| Rocco | Street Walker (uncredited) |
| Marc Romeo | Tommy (uncredited) |
| Amy Russ | Assistant D.A. (uncredited) |
| Doug Sakmann | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Andy Signore | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in Singapore on April 27, 2000.
- The Yards was directed by James Gray and co-written by Gray and Matt Reeves.
- Other stars of The Yards include James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, and Faye Dunaway.
- The movie was nominated for two awards and won three.
- The film received 143 user reviews and 69 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 39 India Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7320563
- Longitude: -73.9591227
- Place ID: ChIJncPK-D9ZwokRakAWtyVplT4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 39 India St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Elmhurst, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.73940350000001
- Longitude: -73.8779431
- Place ID: ChIJFeLPoFNewokRcLv9oGu0tfI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elmhurst, Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Fresh Pond Rail Yards, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7119073
- Longitude: -73.9001878
- Place ID: ChIJPxxgjoRewokRuJV-1qjan4c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fresh Pond, Queens, NY 11385, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: NYCT 207th Street Car Shop, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8658226
- Longitude: -73.9199639
- Place ID: EiBXIDIwN3RoIFN0LCBCcm9ueCwgTlkgMTAwMzQsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCaObCtz188KJEdhRlmHapLSLEhQKEgmxfGk6VYvCiRF3XPGPp0NuVQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: W 207th St, Bronx, NY 10034, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Middle Village, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.717372
- Longitude: -73.87425
- Place ID: ChIJ5wPfh2hewokROFF0XPliGu8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Middle Village, Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
