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Title: Fortress (1992)
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| Kurtwood Smith | ... | ||
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| Clifton Collins Jr. | ... |
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| Jeffrey Combs | ... | ||
| Tom Towles | ... | ||
| Vernon Wells | ... | ||
| Carolyn Purdy-Gordon | ... |
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Alan Zitner | ... |
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Deni Gordon | ... |
Karen's Cellmate
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Eric Briant Wells | ... |
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Dragicia Debert | ... |
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In 2017, John Henry Brennick and his wife Karen are captured at a US immigration point with an illegal baby during population control. The resulting prison experience is the subject of the movie. The prison is run by a private corporation bent on mind control. Written by Mark Allyn <allyn@netcom.com>
Taglines:
A Prison of the Future. A High-Tech Hell. Built to Hold Anything... Except an Innocent Man. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence and language, and for sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 September 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fortress See more »Filming Locations:
Queensland, AustraliaEdit
Box Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$6,739,141Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$40,000,000Company Credits
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Dolby SRColor:
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bell'Arte Ensemble
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Much of the film was shot on location at a working prison facility, and the cast and crew had to sign waivers affirming that they would not be rescued if the prisoners took them hostage. At one point, a prison official gave several cast members safety vests to wear for protection, but promptly told the horrified cast members he wasn't sure it would help in case of a riot because "they usually go after your eyes anyway." See more »Goofs
While passing the supposed US/Mexican border, there are signs in English and Spanish saying that it is a crime to cross the border. However, the English sign has the word "offence" (as it would be spelled in Australia, where the film was made). See more »Connections
Referenced in Best of the Worst: Bloody Birthday, Crazy Fat Ethel II, and Psycho from Texas (2013) See more »Soundtracks
Die Kunst Der Fuge BWV 1080 Contrapunctus 3Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bell'Arte Ensemble
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Fortress is a very underrated sic-fi/action movie made in the early nineties by Stuart Gordon (the maker of re-animator/from beyond/dagon). The story is your standard prison movie formula, only it's set in the future.
The best thing about this film is the suspense of the action sequences. There were several scenes in the movie that literally had me talking to the TV. Nice performances by Jeffery Combs(as a very amusing computer geek type)and Christopher Lambert are a big plus. Kurtwood smith is also great as the prison director.
At the time it was released I was impressed with this film and over time my affection for it has grown (it continues to entertain even after seeing it several times). The main flaws would be the predictability of the plot and some cliché characters, but it's all handled so well that it doesn't really hurt the movie.
It's a good popcorn action movie, and one of my favorite Stuart Gordon Films. In my opinion, this is probably Gordons Second best film, after re-animator.