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Fortress (1992)

โ€œIn the year 2017, one corporation is building a fortress for the ultimate takeover... your mind.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 771 votes 1h 35m r ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#62 of 75 films from 1992 #1662 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stuart Gordon ยท Written by Troy Neighbors, Steven Feinberg, David Venable, Terry Curtis Fox

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Overview

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.

Cast

Christopher Lambertas John Henry Brennick
Kurtwood Smithas Prison Director Poe
Loryn Locklinas Karen B. Brennick
Clifton Collins Jr.as Niรฑo Gomez
Jeffrey Combsas D-Day
Lincoln Kilpatrickas Abraham
Tom Towlesas Stiggs
Vernon Wellsas Maddox
Carolyn Purdy-Gordonas Zed-10
Alan Zitneras Claustrophobic Prisoner
Deni Gordonas Karen's Cellmate
Eric Briant Wellsas Border Guard
Dragicia Debertas Bio Scanner Guard
Harry Nurmias Guard #1

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1992
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$6,739,141 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0106950

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Questions

How long is Fortress?
Fortress runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Fortress worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 771 votes, which places it #62 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 19%) and #1662 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Stuart Gordon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986).
Who stars in Fortress?
Christopher Lambert as John Henry Brennick; Kurtwood Smith as Prison Director Poe; Loryn Locklin as Karen B. Brennick; Clifton Collins Jr. as Niรฑo Gomez; Jeffrey Combs as D-Day; Lincoln Kilpatrick as Abraham.
What is Fortress rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fortress?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/67013.

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