Football has long been a favorite subject of movie-makers who want to entertain us, make us laugh, or give us something to think about.
In terms of inspiring football movies, which titles will have Marlins fans dreaming of glory?
The Longest Yard – 1974
There have been several versions of this comedy drama made, with the 2005 film starring Adam Sandler perhaps the best-known of them. However, we need to go back to the 1974 original with Burt Reynolds to find the most inspiring version.
Reynolds plays former NFL star Paul Crewe, who is sent to prison and is then persuaded to play in an exhibition game of guards vs prisoners.