The Rock(1996)
“Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Bay
Studio
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$335M
Cast
Sean Connery
as John Patrick Mason
Nicolas Cage
as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
Ed Harris
as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
John Spencer
as FBI Director James Womack
David Morse
as Major Tom Baxter
William Forsythe
as Special Agent Ernest Paxton
Michael Biehn
as Commander Charles Anderson
Vanessa Marcil
as Carla Pestalozzi
John C. McGinley
as Marine Captain Hendrix
Gregory Sporleder
as Captain Frye
Tony Todd
as Captain Darrow
Bokeem Woodbine
as Sergeant Crisp
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$335M
Production Companies
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films • Hollywood Pictures • Buena Vista Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rock?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Rock (1996).
What is The Rock about?▼
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.
Who directed The Rock?▼
The Rock was directed by Michael Bay and released in 1996. It is a action, adventure, thriller film.
How long is The Rock?▼
The Rock has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in The Rock?▼
The cast of The Rock includes Sean Connery as John Patrick Mason, Nicolas Cage as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed, Ed Harris as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC, John Spencer as FBI Director James Womack, David Morse as Major Tom Baxter and more.
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