The Rock (1996)

Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.

The Rock (1996) poster

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
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans Zimmer, Nick Glennie-Smith
Cinematography: John Schwartzman
Editing: Richard Francis-Bruce
Production: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $75M
Box Office: $335M
Original Language: en

Themes

Gunfight and Mayhem, Action-Packed Excitement, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Covert Ops: Behind Enemy Lines, Mercenary Gunfight and Desert War

Keywords

war veteran, san francisco, california, fbi, mercenary, gas attack, alcatraz prison, prison escape, shootout, u.s. navy seal, terrorism, british spy, chemist, commando, hostage situation, tourist attraction

Trailer

The Rock Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Rock?
The Rock stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse, William Forsythe.
How long is The Rock?
The Rock has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
What genre is The Rock?
The Rock is a Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Rock?
The Rock had a budget of $75M.
How much did The Rock gross?
The Rock grossed $335M worldwide.
Where was The Rock produced?
The Rock was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Rock?
The themes of The Rock include: Gunfight and Mayhem, Action-Packed Excitement, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Covert Ops: Behind Enemy Lines, Mercenary Gunfight and Desert War.