The Rock 1996
“Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.”
What is The Rock?
The Rock is an action film that takes place on Alcatraz Island. A group of individuals, led by a vengeful General, seize control of the island and threaten to launch missiles into San Francisco.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 137 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 7, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $335,062,621
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
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Overview
The Rock is an action film that takes place on Alcatraz Island. A group of individuals, led by a vengeful General, seize control of the island and threaten to launch missiles into San Francisco. The General's actions are motivated by a desire for revenge against the government. The situation requires the skills of a young FBI chemical weapons expert and a notorious Federal prisoner to penetrate the island fortress and stop the General. The two men are uniquely qualified to handle the situation due to their expertise and experience. The Rock features a tense standoff between the General and his adversaries, with the fate of San Francisco hanging in the balance.
Should you watch it?
“A rogue general takes over Alcatraz with chemical weapons threatening San Francisco.”
- High-stakes action sequences on iconic Alcatraz setting
- Strong performances from lead actors under pressure
- Tense cat-and-mouse dynamics between military and civilians
- Some plot elements rely on convenient coincidences
- Pacing occasionally slows during exposition scenes
You enjoy high-concept action thrillers with ticking-clock tension.
Contains intense military action sequences and threats of chemical weapons.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a true story?
No, this is a fictional thriller featuring a rogue military operation on Alcatraz Island.
Where was it filmed?
While set on Alcatraz Island, much of the filming took place on soundstages and other locations.
Are there any sequels?
This film stands alone as a self-contained thriller without direct sequels.
What makes Alcatraz central to the plot?
The island serves as an isolated fortress where the antagonist holds hostages and launches his threat.
Does it involve real chemical weapons?
The threat involves fictional chemical weapons used as plot devices within the thriller framework.