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Fortress

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As the teacher at a small school in rural Australia, Sally Jones (Rachel Ward) leads a rather mundane life. However, for her and nine of her students, all of that changes when a band of criminals breaks into their school to take them hostage. Dragging the teacher and children to the outback, the kidnappers intend to hold their victims for ransom. But Jones has other plans. Leading her pupils, Jones turns on her captors and fights to first survive and then escape.

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 11/29/2018
"A very tense and engrossing thriller..." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel L Oct 15 Good old school Aussie thriller. Was great for its time and still watchable today See more 11/14/2021 I have a vague memory of this movie. I was considerably younger. It scared me significantly enough to be afraid to watch it again. See more 05/02/2021 This movie made a huge impact in my childhood. I recommend it strongly. See more 12/23/2020 Incredible movie.Watched this when I was a kid.I purchased it on dvd.Great flick. See more 01/01/2020 I thought this movie was great. The acting was spot on and the kids were very believable. 👍👍👍 See more delysid d 09/20/2017 this movie was pretty good. a sexy australian teacher and her class of young kids fend off some kidnappers. in the process she turns them into a band of warriors See more Read all reviews
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Arch Nicholson

Director

Rachel Ward

Sally Jones

Sean Garlick

Sid

Rebecca Rigg

Narelle

Robin Mason

Derek

Marc Aden Gray

Tommy
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Synopsis As the teacher at a small school in rural Australia, Sally Jones (Rachel Ward) leads a rather mundane life. However, for her and nine of her students, all of that changes when a band of criminals breaks into their school to take them hostage. Dragging the teacher and children to the outback, the kidnappers intend to hold their victims for ransom. But Jones has other plans. Leading her pupils, Jones turns on her captors and fights to first survive and then escape.
Director
Arch Nicholson
Production Co
Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 4, 2005
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Surround