Fortress
"In the year 2017, one corporation is building a fortress for the ultimate takeover... your mind."
Originally released in 1992. Fortress is a action/thriller film. directed by Stuart Gordon.
Starring Christopher Lambert, Kurtwood Smith, and Loryn Locklin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (707 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.7M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Lincoln Kilpatrick
as Abraham
Tom Towles
as Stiggs
Vernon Wells
as Maddox
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
as Zed-10
Alan Zitner
as Claustrophobic Prisoner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,739,141
Production Companies
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- Davis Entertainment
- Fortress Films
- Dimension Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortress about?
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 ...
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Stuart Gordon.
How long is Fortress?
Fortress has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Fortress released?
Fortress was released on December 18, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fortress?
The main cast of Fortress includes Christopher Lambert, Kurtwood Smith, Loryn Locklin, Clifton Collins Jr., Jeffrey Combs.
Is Fortress worth watching?
Fortress has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 707 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.