The Last Castle (2001)
Runtime: 2 hrs 13 mins
Theatrical Release: Oct 19, 2001 Wide
Box Office: $17,924,798
Synopsis: Three-star General Irwin (Robert Redford) was a prisoner of war in Vietnam and a revered hero in the Persian Gulf and Bosnian campaigns. Now, he has been court-martialed for disobeying orders and he is sentenced to serve time at The Castle, a maximum-security military prison run by Colonel... Three-star General Irwin (Robert Redford) was a prisoner of war in Vietnam and a revered hero in the Persian Gulf and Bosnian campaigns. Now, he has been court-martialed for disobeying orders and he is sentenced to serve time at The Castle, a maximum-security military prison run by Colonel Winter (James Gandolfini), a hard-nosed disciplinarian. A battle of wills soon emerges between the two men, as The Castle's prisoners and guards find themselves drawn to Irwin's natural leadership abilities. As Irwin inspires the prisoners to find the dignity and pride that they have lost, he threatens Winter's strict regime, leading to a conflict that can only have one winner. From Rod Lurie, West Point graduate and director of DETERRENCE and THE CONTENDER, comes this intense dramatic thriller featuring battles both psychological and military. Stars Redford and Gandolfini, joined by gifted newcomers Mark Ruffalo and Clifton Collins, Jr., give excellent performances as a group of very different military men thrown together into an ugly situation. Filmed on location at the now-closed Tennessee State Penetentiary, THE LAST CASTLE is a hard-edged tribute to courage, honor, and loyalty. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Robin Wright Penn, Frank Military
Screenwriter: Graham Yost, David Scarpa
Producer: Robert Lawrence
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
DVD Info
Release:
Jun 29, 2004
D-VHS Features:
- Note: D-VHS VCR hardware required
- Widescreen - 2.40
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
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Reviews
Lurie's first attempt at a larger-scale production isn't entirely successful...
Os diálogos são ótimos, os dois antagonistas são bem desenhados e corretamente vividos por seus intérpretes, mas é uma pena que, nos últimos minutos, torne-se formulaico demais.
After impressing with his debut, former film critic Lurie has destroyed all of his credibility in the space of two hours with this display of jaundiced jingoism.
Robert Redford's military prison drama contains cruel and unusual punishment -- for the audience.
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