Fortress
“For one teacher and nine children, the lesson of the day is kill or be killed.”
Synopsis
After being kidnapped by four masked men, a teacher and her students rebel by plotting against the criminals.
Top Cast
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Rachel Ward
Sally Jones
Sean Garlick
Sid
Elaine Cusick
Mrs. O'Brien
Laurie Moran
Mr. O'Brien
Marc Aden Gray
Tommy
Ray Chubb
Publican
Bradley Meehan
Richard
Rebecca Rigg
Narelle
Beth Buchanan
Leanne
Anna Crawford
Sarah
Richard Terrill
Toby
Vernon Wells
Dabby Duck
Peter Hehir
Father Christmas
David Bradshaw
Pussy Cat
Roger Stephen
Mac the Mouse
Wendy Playfair
Old Woman
Ed Turley
Old Man
Nick Waters
Det. Sgt. Cotter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arch Nicholson
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett De Roche
- Original Score
- Danny Beckermann
- Original Title
- Fortress
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Crawford Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arch Nicholson
Everett De Roche, Gabrielle Lord
Danny Beckermann
David Connell
Ralph Strait
Raymond Menmuir, Hector Crawford, Ian Crawford, Terry Stapleton
Department Leadership Roster
Arch Nicholson
Director
Everett De Roche
Screenplay
Danny Beckermann
Original Music Composer
Ralph Strait
Editor
Philip Warner
Production Design
David Connell
Director of Photography
Raymond Menmuir
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fortress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fortress about?
After being kidnapped by four masked men, a teacher and her students rebel by plotting against the criminals.
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Arch Nicholson.
Who stars in Fortress?
The principal cast of Fortress includes Rachel Ward, Sean Garlick, Elaine Cusick, Laurie Moran, Marc Aden Gray.
When was Fortress released and how long is it?
Fortress was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Fortress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortress was composed by Danny Beckermann.
Is Fortress based on a book or true story?
Fortress is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gabrielle Lord".