Fortress

"Welcome to the future where punishment is the ultimate crime."

Sep 3 1993 R 1h 35m
Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Troy Neighbors, Steven Feinberg, David Venable

Directed by

Stuart Gordon

Production Countries

United States of America, Australia

Production Companies

Fortress Films, Davis Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
31,184
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
48
Popularity
NA