Fortress of Amerikkka
Fortress of Amerikkka

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Fortress of Amerikkka

1989
Movie
100 min
English

John Whitecloud, a criminal rebel, is out for revenge against a corrupt Sheriff and a militia run by a crazed General.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Mark RohrboughGenres: Action, Drama

Plot Summary

A former special forces soldier, betrayed by his government, must fight his way through a heavily fortified prison complex to rescue his kidnapped daughter. He encounters corrupt officials and dangerous inmates as he battles to reunite his family.

Critical Reception

Fortress of Amerikkka received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its simplistic plot and gratuitous violence. While some praised its action sequences and David Carradine's performance, many found it to be a low-budget, forgettable entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense, albeit gory, action sequences.

  • Criticized for a predictable and often nonsensical plot.

  • David Carradine's presence was noted as a highlight by some.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarizing film. Some viewers appreciated the straightforward action and Carradine's performance, while others found it to be overly violent and lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in South Africa, utilizing the country's landscape and existing infrastructure to stand in for the fictional American prison setting.

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