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La Fortezza (1992) — 2013 -

Exploration of corporate privatized prisons, surveillance, and reproductive rights.

Produced for $12 million , it became a sleeper hit, grossing approximately $48 million worldwide. 📝 The Plot

John Brennick and his wife Karen are caught attempting to cross the border to hide her second pregnancy. 2013 - La fortezza (1992)

In the year 2013, the United States is a dystopian society governed by strict population controls. The law forbids couples from having more than one child.

The prison uses "Intestini"—pain-inducing electronic implants—to control inmates. The sadistic Warden Poe (played by Kurtwood Smith) becomes obsessed with Karen, forcing John to lead a daring escape to save his family. 💡 Key Features In the year 2013, the United States is

(English title: Fortress ) is a 1992 cult science-fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon . Set in a dystopian future, it blends prison drama with satirical "high-tech" body horror. 🎬 Movie Overview Release Year: 1992 (set in the "future" year 2013). Director: Stuart Gordon (known for Re-Animator ). Lead Actor: Christopher Lambert as John Brennick.

Features practical effects and "cyberpunk" technology typical of early 90s genre films. The sadistic Warden Poe (played by Kurtwood Smith)

While not a critical darling, it is considered one of Stuart Gordon's most ambitious projects and spawned a sequel, Fortress 2: Re-Entry (2000). 📀 Technical Details Runtime 95 minutes Genre Sci-Fi / Action / Thriller Language English (Italian title: 2013 - La fortezza ) Format Available on DVD and Blu-ray AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Fortress (1992) - IMDb

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