The Fortress (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, The Fortress is an action, drama and war film directed by Vasile Pescaru, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of Soviet paratroopers are engaged in a secret operation in Adriatic sea during the last year of WWII.
Who’s in it. The Fortress stars Emmanuil Vitorgan, Algimantas Masiulis, Konstantin Konstantinov and Vsevolod Gavrilov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Fortress has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fortress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fortress tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fortress (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fortress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fortress worth watching?
- The Fortress holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fortress?
- The Fortress stars Emmanuil Vitorgan, Algimantas Masiulis, Konstantin Konstantinov, Vsevolod Gavrilov and Vladimir Msryan.
- When was The Fortress released?
- The Fortress was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.