

Fortress
1985-11-24 · 88 min · ★ 6.9
After being kidnapped by four masked men, a teacher and her students rebel by plotting against the criminals.
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- Directors
- Arch Nicholson
- Production companies
- Crawford Productions
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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Rachel WardSally Jones
Marc Aden GrayTommy
Rebecca RiggNarelle
Beth BuchananLeanne
Vernon WellsDabby Duck
Peter HehirFather Christmas
Wendy PlayfairOld Woman
Nick WatersDet. Sgt. Cotter
Terence DonovanDet. Sgt. Mitchell
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