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Fortress
Fortress
Actors: Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, Kurtwood Smith, Clifton Collins Jr., Lincoln Kilpatrick
Director: Stuart Gordon
Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
R     1999     1hr 35min

The story of Fortress takes place in drastically overpopulated America of the year 2017, where each woman is allowed only one pregnancy. John Brennick (Christopher Lambert) and his wife Karen (Loryn Locklin) flee to Mexico...  more »

     

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Actors: Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, Kurtwood Smith, Clifton Collins Jr., Lincoln Kilpatrick
Director: Stuart Gordon
Creators: Graham Burke, Greg Coote, Irene Dobson, David Venable, Steven Feinberg, Terry Curtis Fox, Troy Neighbors
Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sub-Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Futuristic
Studio: Live / Artisan
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen
DVD Release Date: 06/22/1999
Original Release Date: 09/03/1993
Theatrical Release Date: 09/03/1993
Release Year: 1999
Run Time: 1hr 35min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 2
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English
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Member Movie Reviews

Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL
Reviewed on 9/8/2023...
Not ever hearing of this movie, I was surprised at how much I liked it. It was a futuristic movie made in 1992 that, thankfully, hasn't come true...yet. I do believe it will be like this someday though. Very interesting storyline that held my attention with some cool CGI that are still good 21 years later.

Movie Reviews

"Built to hold anything . . . except an innocent man."
Steven Y. | Marvel Universe 616 | 10/18/2003
(3 out of 5 stars)

"You know all those anonymous video box covers you see when you walk down the aisle at the video store? Well, most of them are direct-to-video productions and aren't worth a second look. Some of them are films made with modest budgets that got a limited theatrical release. Most of them are horrible which helps to explain why they left the theaters so quickly. However, once in blue moon one of these obscure "lost" films actually manages to surprise. Stuart Gordon's "Fortress" is one of those rare finds. The population in the United States in the early 21st century has increased beyond control. In an attempt to solve the problem, the government has passed a law that limits a woman to only one child. However, John Brennick (Christopher Lambert) and his wife Karen (Loryn Locklin) run afoul of the authorities when they try to have a second child to replace their firstborn who died as an infant. Imprisoned for their crime, the couple is sent to a maximum security prison called The Fortress and are tormented by its despotic director, Poe (Kurtwood Smith). "Fortress" is neither a completely original film nor one that has had a tremendous influence on the medium. It is quite simply an odd film that somehow works despite its limited production values and its lack of big-name stars. As with most science fiction films set in the near future, "Fortress" paints a rather bleak view of the years to come. Those looking for a nightly rental that has some deep meaning to it might enjoy the film's cautionary messages on overpopulation and private-sector prison administration. Yet, the film also satisfies as a breezy time-killer for those who find themselves with free time on their hands and nothing else to watch. Either way, "Fortress" fits the bill."