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Mean Machine

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  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
40K
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Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)
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A football star jailed for assault leads a group of inmates in a match against prison guards.A football star jailed for assault leads a group of inmates in a match against prison guards.A football star jailed for assault leads a group of inmates in a match against prison guards.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
40K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Barry Skolnick
  • Writers
    • Tracy Keenan Wynn(earlier screenplay "The Longest Yard")
    • Charlie Fletcher(screenplay)
    • Chris Baker(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vinnie Jones
    • David Kelly
    • David Hemmings
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barry Skolnick
  • Writers
    • Tracy Keenan Wynn(earlier screenplay "The Longest Yard")
    • Charlie Fletcher(screenplay)
    • Chris Baker(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vinnie Jones
    • David Kelly
    • David Hemmings
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 90User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Vinnie Jones in Mean Machine (2001)
    Vinnie Jones and Danny Dyer in Mean Machine (2001)
    Barry Skolnick in Mean Machine (2001)
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    Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Vas Blackwood, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)
    Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Vas Blackwood, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)
    Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)
    Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)
    Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)

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    Vinnie Jones
    Vinnie Jones
    • Danny Meehanas Danny Meehan
    David Kelly
    David Kelly
    • Docas Doc
    David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    • Governoras Governor
    Ralph Brown
    Ralph Brown
    • Burtonas Burton
    Vas Blackwood
    Vas Blackwood
    • Massiveas Massive
    Robbie Gee
    Robbie Gee
    • Trojanas Trojan
    Geoff Bell
    Geoff Bell
    • Ratchettas Ratchett
    John Forgeham
    John Forgeham
    • Charlie Sykesas Charlie Sykes
    Sally Phillips
    Sally Phillips
    • Traceyas Tracey
    Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer
    • Billy the Limpetas Billy the Limpet
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Bob Likelyas Bob Likely
    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Monkas Monk
    Martin Wimbush
    • Zas Z
    David Reid
    • Barmanas Barman
    David Cropman
    • Second Barmanas Second Barman
    Tim Perrin
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Paul Mari
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Nicholas Moss
    Nicholas Moss
    • Hayteras Hayter
    • (as Nick Moss)
    • Director
      • Barry Skolnick
    • Writers
      • Tracy Keenan Wynn(earlier screenplay "The Longest Yard")
      • Charlie Fletcher(screenplay)
      • Chris Baker(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Danny played for England. In real life despite being born in England, Vinnie Jones chose to play for Wales, qualifying through his Welsh grandfather.
    • Goofs
      After the fight in the canteen Danny was dragged away by the guards, seen wearing laceless shoes. But in solitary he is seen wearing sneakers with laces, something that would not be approved in such a place.
    • Quotes

      [Watching the monk practice karate]

      Doc: Apparently he killed 23 men with his bare hands.

      Danny Meehan: Maybe I should take up karate.

      Doc: That was before he took up karate.

    • Alternate versions
      In the US version some phrases and terms were changed to make the film more understandable for American audiences. For example, when Doc is talking to Danny about why he is in jail, the original dialogue "his little nipper and his bird" are looped with "his little baby and his girl". Additionally in the US version, Nitro has a softer, Liverpool accent, whereas in the original version, he has a Newcastle accent.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Badass Jason Statham Moments (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Missile F1-11
      Performed by Sigue Sigue Sputnik

    User reviews90

    Review
    Top review
    Top class Brit flick!
    You simply cannot put this movie down, a great all British cast and a great all British sport, being British and a great lover of Manchester United, i was up for this film and it didn't diasappoint me in the slightest. Vinnie Jones was brilliant as Danny Meehan and Jason Statham as the 'Monk' was simply classic vintage stuff. The match is what the watchers of this film want to see and it is fantastically constructed, just one tip of advice, don't p*** of the 'Monk'

    10/10 stars, classic stuff
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    • graboidinator
    • Jan 23, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 26, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mean Machine: Đội Bóng Nhà Tù
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • The Ruddy Morgan Organization
      • Brad Grey Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $92,770
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,310,206
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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