Fortress
"Battles were fought on the ground, wars were won in the sky."
Originally released in 2012. Fortress is a war film. directed by Mike Phillips. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bug Hall, Chris Owen, and Edward Finlay
Synopsis
When the commander of the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber is killed in action in a raid over Sicily in 1943, his replacement, a young, naive pilot struggles to be accepted by the plane's already tight-knit Irish American crew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Bayou Pictures
- Diamondback 99
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortress about?
When the commander of the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber is killed in action in a raid over Sicily in 1943, his replacement, a young, naive pilot struggles to be accepted by the plane's alre...
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Mike Phillips.
How long is Fortress?
Fortress has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Fortress released?
Fortress was released on April 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fortress?
The main cast of Fortress includes Bug Hall, Chris Owen, Edward Finlay, John Laughlin, Manu Intiraymi.