Fortress (2012 film)

Fortress (aka Flying Fortress) is a 2012 war film directed by Michael R. Phillips and stars Bug Hall, Donnie Jeffcoat, Sean McGowan and Joseph Williamson. The film was released by Bayou Pictures and although initially intended for wider release, was a direct-to-video release on July 31, 2012 made by Monarch Video. Fortress takes its name from the iconic Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress World War II bomber that was the centerpiece of the aerial battle in Europe.

Fortress
Release poster
Directed byMichael R. Phillips
Screenplay byAdam Klein
Produced by
Starring
  • Bug Hall
  • Donnie Jeffcoat
  • Sean McGowan
  • Joseph Williamson
CinematographyJason Newfield
Edited byPaul Kavadias
Music byChristopher Ward
Production
companies
  • Bayou Pictures
  • Diamondback 99
Distributed byBayou Pictures
Release date
  • July 31, 2012 (2012-07-31)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$325,000
Box office$10,000,000

Fortress follows the crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, named Lucky Lass and its crew as they fly in the campaign against Italy during World War II. The opening title sequence in Fortress provides a background on the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and a plan to strike the Italian capital of Rome on July 19, 1943.

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