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Wikipedia article




'Fortress' is a 2021 American action film directed by James Cullen Bressack and written by Alan Horsnail, based on a story by Emile Hirsch and Randall Emmett. It stars Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, Ser'Darius Blain, and Shannen Doherty. It was followed by 'Fortress: Sniper's Eye' (2022). The film was released in select theaters and on video on demand by Lionsgate Films on December 17, 2021.

Plot



Robert and his son Paul live in a top-secret resort for retired U.S. intelligence officers. A group of criminals breaches the compound and the pair has to save the day.

Cast



* Jesse Metcalfe as Paul Michaels

* Bruce Willis as Robert Michaels

* Chad Michael Murray as Frederick Balzary

* Eric West as Matthews

* Kelly Greyson as Kate Taylor

* Ser'Darius Blain as Ulysses

* Michael Sirow as Ken Blain

* Shannen Doherty as Brigadier General Barbara Dobbs

* Katalina Viteri as Sophia

* Natalie Burn as Sandra

* Luis Da Silva Jr. as Axel

* Sean Kanan as Vlad

Production



Filming began on May 3, 2021, in Puerto Rico. The film was announced that same day as the first part in a duology of films starring Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, and Kelly Greyson. The second film, titled 'Fortress: Sniper's Eye', was shot back-to-back with the first; production on the second film concluded on November 3, 2021. On May 15, 2021, director James Cullen Bressack said filming on the first film had wrapped.

Release



The film was released in select theaters and on video on demand by Lionsgate Films on December 17, 2021.

Reception



At the 42nd Golden Raspberry Awards, the film received a nomination in a new category: Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie. The category was later rescinded after Willis' retirement due to aphasia.

Accolades



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| Black Movie Awards

| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

| Eric West

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| Golden Raspberry Awards

| Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie

| Bruce Willis

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| rowspan="2"| Silver Horn Film & TV Awards

| Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Male)

| rowspan="2"| Eric West

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| Breakout Male Star

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References




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