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The Rock

1996-06-07 · 137 min · ★ 7.2

Action · Adventure · Thriller

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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Directors
Michael Bay
Production companies
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 75,000,000
Revenue
USD 335,062,621

Top Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryJohn Patrick Mason
Nicolas CageNicolas CageDr. Stanley Goodspeed
Ed HarrisEd HarrisBrigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
John SpencerJohn SpencerFBI Director James Womack
David MorseDavid MorseMajor Tom Baxter
William ForsytheWilliam ForsytheSpecial Agent Ernest Paxton
Michael BiehnMichael BiehnCommander Charles Anderson
Vanessa MarcilVanessa MarcilCarla Pestalozzi
John C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyMarine Captain Hendrix
Gregory SporlederGregory SporlederCaptain Frye
Tony ToddTony ToddCaptain Darrow
Bokeem WoodbineBokeem WoodbineSergeant Crisp
Jim ManiaciPrivate Scarpetti
Greg CollinsGreg CollinsPrivate Gamble
Brendan KellyBrendan KellyPrivate Cox
Steve HarrisSteve HarrisPrivate McCoy
Danny NucciDanny NucciLieutenant Shephard
Claire ForlaniClaire ForlaniJade Angelou
Celeste WeaverCeleste WeaverStacy Richards
Todd LouisoTodd LouisoMarvin Isherwood

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