Stronghold 1985
“The brutal ordeal of a family held in the grip of blood crazed killers.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Bobby Eerhart
- Networks
- Kunst en Kino, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Ciné-Vista (NL)
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Stronghold?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Stronghold" (1985).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 14, 1985
- Original language
- NL
- Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Studios
- Kunst en Kino, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Ciné-Vista (NL)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 19 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Kunst en Kino, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Ciné-Vista (NL)
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Stronghold" (1985).
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Stronghold (also referred to as Wildschut).
Year: 1985.
Release Date: 03/14/1985 (NL).
Genres: Crime, Drama, and Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Plot:
Starts with a violent casino robbery in Knokke.
Criminals Jim and the wounded Charlie flee with loot.
Car breaks down in foggy Flemish countryside.
They break into 'Wildschut', a remote, run-down farmhouse.
They take the Deleye family hostage.
Charlie dies from injuries.
Jim is left alone with the captives.
Psychological mind game ensues, involving threat and humiliation as Jim plays family members against each other.
A local police chief starts a search.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Stronghold worth watching?
Stronghold holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 19 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Stronghold and when was it released?
Stronghold is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.
Who directed Stronghold?
Stronghold was directed by Bobby Eerhart.
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