Fortress (1992)

5.9R95 minDirector: Stuart Gordon

1992 film by Stuart Gordon

Fortress is a 1992 science fiction action film directed by Stuart Gordon and shot at Warner Roadshow Movie World Studios (now Village Roadshow Studios) in Queensland, Australia. The story takes place in a dystopian future. The main character, John Henry Brennick (Christopher Lambert), and his wife Karen B. Brennick (Loryn Locklin) are sent to a maximum security prison because she is pregnant with a second child, which is against a strict one-child policy.

The film was a financial success, but critical reviews were mixed.

A sequel, Fortress 2: Re-Entry, was released in 2000, with Lambert reprising his role.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Fortress about?
Fortress (1992) — 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.
Is Fortress based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Fortress scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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