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Fortress

2012-04-01 · 89 min · ★ 5.3

War

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.

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Directors
Mike Phillips
Production companies
Bayou Pictures, Diamondback 99
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

Bug HallBug HallMichael
Chris OwenChris OwenBurt
Edward FinlayEdward FinlayPhilly
John LaughlinJohn LaughlinBase Commander
Manu IntiraymiManu IntiraymiCharlie
Jeremy Ray ValdezJeremy Ray ValdezTom
Joe WilliamsonJoe WilliamsonEddie
Drew Van AckerDrew Van AckerTremaine
Donnie JeffcoatDonnie JeffcoatWally
Mark DoerrMark DoerrBriefing Officer
Howard GibsonCaparelli
Sean McGowanArchie
Tony EliasTony EliasOliver
Tim HadeTim HadeAl
Jamie MartzJamie MartzPop
Matt BiedelMatt BiedelMonroe

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