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The Rock (1996)

Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.

  • Jun 7, 1996
  • 2h 17m
  • R

7.2/10

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5,461 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Rock is a 1996 action and adventure film directed by Michael Bay. Its leading cast includes Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris. It runs for 2 hours 17 minutes.

Synopsis

When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 17 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 5,461 TMDB votes

Trailer

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Cast

  • Sean Connery John Patrick Mason
  • Nicolas Cage Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
  • Ed Harris Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
  • John Spencer FBI Director James Womack
  • David Morse Major Tom Baxter
  • William Forsythe Special Agent Ernest Paxton
  • Michael Biehn Commander Charles Anderson
  • Vanessa Marcil Carla Pestalozzi
  • John C. McGinley Marine Captain Hendrix
  • Gregory Sporleder Captain Frye
  • Tony Todd Captain Darrow
  • Bokeem Woodbine Sergeant Crisp
  • Jim Maniaci Private Scarpetti
  • Greg Collins Private Gamble
  • Brendan Kelly Private Cox
  • Steve Harris Private McCoy
  • Danny Nucci Lieutenant Shephard
  • Claire Forlani Jade Angelou

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