Fortress
“In the year 2017, one corporation is building a fortress for the ultimate takeover... your mind.”
In the future, the inmates of a private underground prison are computer-controlled with cameras, dream readers, and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife Karen are locked inside "The Fortress" but are determined to escape before the birth of their baby.
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About Fortress
Fortress is a 1992 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon. The cast is led by Christopher Lambert, Kurtwood Smith, Loryn Locklin. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 700 ratings.
Fortress was produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Davis Entertainment, and Fortress Films and made in Australia and United States of America. It was released on December 18, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stuart Gordon
- Writers
- Troy Neighbors, David Venable, Steven Feinberg
- Release date
- December 18, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Village Roadshow Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Fortress Films
Fortress cast & crew
Fortress was directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Troy Neighbors, David Venable, and Steven Feinberg.
The cast features Christopher Lambert as John Henry Brennick, Kurtwood Smith as Prison Director Poe, Loryn Locklin as Karen B. Brennick, Clifton Collins Jr. as Niño Gomez, Jeffrey Combs as D-Day, and Lincoln Kilpatrick as Abraham.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David Eggby and it was produced by Terence Ryan and John Flock.
Is Fortress worth watching?
Fortress holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 733 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, Fortress is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Fortress
Christopher Lambert
John Henry Brennick
Kurtwood Smith
Prison Director Poe
Loryn Locklin
Karen B. Brennick
Clifton Collins Jr.
Niño Gomez
Jeffrey Combs
D-Day
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Abraham
Tom Towles
Stiggs
Vernon Wells
Maddox
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Zed-10
Alan Zitner
Claustrophobic Prisoner
Deni Gordon
Karen's Cellmate
Eric Briant Wells
Border Guard
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▸What language is Fortress in?
Fortress is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fortress?
Fortress runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Fortress rated?
Fortress is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 733 ratings.
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