The Rock
"Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in."
Originally released in 1996. The Rock is a action/adventure film. directed by Michael Bay. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, and Ed Harris
Synopsis
When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5,025 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$335.1M
4.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sean Connery
as John Patrick Mason
Nicolas Cage
as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
Ed Harris
as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
John Spencer
as FBI Director James Womack
David Morse
as Major Tom Baxter
William Forsythe
as Special Agent Ernest Paxton
Michael Biehn
as Commander Charles Anderson
Vanessa Marcil
as Carla Pestalozzi
John C. McGinley
as Marine Captain Hendrix
Gregory Sporleder
as Captain Frye
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $335,062,621
Production Companies
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Hollywood Pictures
- Buena Vista Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rock about?
When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons ...
Who directed The Rock?
The Rock was directed by Michael Bay.
How long is The Rock?
The Rock has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was The Rock released?
The Rock was released on June 7, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rock?
The main cast of The Rock includes Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse.
Is The Rock worth watching?
The Rock has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 5,025 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.