Stronghold
Stronghold

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Stronghold

1985
Movie
93 min
Dutch

An isolated farmhouse is chosen as a hide-out by criminals Jim and Charlie after an armed robbery. The Deleye family are forced to accept the situation under Jim's brutal domination.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Bob YariGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In the midst of World War II, an American pilot is shot down over Nazi-occupied territory and falls into the hands of a desperate resistance movement. As he becomes entangled in their fight for survival, he must confront his own loyalties and the brutal realities of war. The film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of conflict.

Critical Reception

Stronghold received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its narrative predictable and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the efforts of the cast, the film struggled to gain traction with audiences and critics alike, often being overshadowed by more prominent war films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's pacing was often cited as too slow.

  • The performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

  • The plot was considered derivative of other war movies.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Stronghold are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it was a forgettable war drama that did not leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

Burt Young, known for his role as Paulie in the Rocky franchise, plays a resistance fighter in Stronghold, showcasing his versatility beyond his more famous characters.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

We need more films like this. Clearly the budget was pretty small. We saw the same cut of a helicopter swooping for no reason several times. In fact at the start, maybe within the first few minutes, we saw a lot of the same cuts of the mili...