Fortress
Fortress (1985) is a horror film, directed by Arch Nicholson. It stars Rachel Ward and Sean Garlick. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 88-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Fortress Is About
Fortress is adapted from Gabrielle Lord's 1980 novel, scripted by Everett De Roche; the novel loosely draws on the real 1972 Faraday School kidnapping, while the film's abduction sequence also took inspiration from a scene in 1971's Dirty Harry. Who it's for: anyone curious about Australian independent thriller cinema built around a real school kidnapping case. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, family friendly adventure, since the film carries the tension of a genuinely traumatic real event.
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What is Fortress about?
Fortress is adapted from Gabrielle Lord's 1980 novel, scripted by Everett De Roche; the novel loosely draws on the real 1972 Faraday School kidnapping, while the film's abduction sequence also took inspiration from a scene in 1971's Dirty Harry. Who it's for: anyone curious about Australian independent thriller cinema built around a real school kidnapping case.
Where can I watch Fortress?
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How long is Fortress?
Fortress runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).
When did Fortress come out?
Fortress was released in 1985.
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Arch Nicholson.
Who stars in Fortress?
Fortress stars Rachel Ward, Sean Garlick, Elaine Cusick, Laurie Moran.
What is Fortress's rating?
Fortress holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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