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Still from The Rock — The Rock (1996) — Michael BayPhotographed by John Schwartzman

Poster for The Rock

Michael Bay

The Rock

United States / English / 1996 / 2h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Thriller Adventure Action

Criterion Collection: Spine №108
Letterboxd: 3.59/5·179.2K ratings·25.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Bay

WriterDouglas S. Cook, David Weisberg, Mark Rosner, Jonathan Hensleigh

CinematographerJohn Schwartzman

ComposerNick Glennie-Smith, Hans Zimmer

EditorRichard Francis-Bruce

Producer

Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer

Cast

Sean Conneryas John Patrick Mason

Nicolas Cageas Dr. Stanley Goodspeed

Ed Harrisas Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC

John Spenceras FBI Director James Womack

David Morseas Major Tom Baxter

William Forsytheas Special Agent Ernest Paxton

Michael Biehnas Commander Charles Anderson

Vanessa Marcilas Carla Pestalozzi

John C. McGinleyas Marine Captain Hendrix

Gregory Sporlederas Captain Frye

Tony Toddas Captain Darrow

Bokeem Woodbineas Sergeant Crisp

Jim Maniacias Private Scarpetti

Greg Collinsas Private Gamble

Brendan Kellyas Private Cox

Steve Harrisas Private McCoy

Danny Nuccias Lieutenant Shephard

Claire Forlanias Jade Angelou

Celeste Weaveras Stacy Richards

Todd Louisoas Marvin Isherwood

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