Movie "The Rock" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Rock"

Stanley Goodspeed, who lives in Washington D.C., is a biochemist who works for the FBI. Soon after his fiancée Carla Pestalozzi announces that she is pregnant, Stanley gets a call from FBI director James Womack. Womack tells Stanley that San Francisco's Alcatraz Island has been taken hostage, along with 81 tourists, by marine General Francis Xavier Hummel, who, for years, has been protesting the government's refusal to pay benefits to families of war veterans who died during covert military operations. The death of his wife Barbara Hummel on March 9, 1995 drove General Hummel over the edge, and now he's holding hostages in order to get his point across. Stanley is needed because General Himmel has stolen some VX gas warheads and has announced that he will launch them onto San Francisco unless his demands are met. Stanley knows how to disarm the bombs, but Stanley needs someone who knows Alcatraz well enough to get him inside. That man is former British intelligence agent John Patrick Mason, who has been in prison for the past 30 years without a trial because he was accused of stealing the private files of J. Edgar Hoover. In 1962, John became the only inmate ever to escape from Alcatraz, and he stayed out of Alcatraz long enough to father a daughter named Jade Angelou. Despite his extreme hatred of the FBI, John agrees to help Stanley. When John and Stanley are sent into Alcatraz with a Navy SEAL team, General Hummel's men kill the entire SEAL team, leaving Stanley and John to work on their own to rescue the hostages.

Starring actors in "The Rock" movie:

Sean Connery as a character John Patrick Mason Sean Connery also starred in the next movies: "Entrapment" in a role of Robert MacDougal; "The Name of the Rose" in a role of William of Baskerville; "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"; "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" in a role of Allan Quatermain; "Dragonheart" in a role of Draco (voice); "007 Diamonds Are Forever" in a role of James Bond; "007 Goldfinger" in a role of James Bond; "007 Dr. No"; "007 From Russia with Love" in a role of James Bond; "The Untouchables" in a role of Jim Malone; "Highlander" in a role of Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez; "Highlander II: The Quickening" in a role of Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez; "First Knight" in a role of King Arthur; "007 You Only Live Twice" in a role of James Bond; "The Hunt for Red October" in a role of Captain Marko Ramius; "Medicine Man" in a role of Dr. Robert Campbell; "Time Bandits" in a role of King Agamemnon/Fireman; "Family Business" in a role of Jessie McMullen; "007 Thunderball" in a role of James Bond; "The Man Who Would Be King" in a role of Daniel Dravot; "The Anderson Tapes" in a role of John "Duke" Anderson; "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" in a role of Michael McBride; "Finding Forrester" in a role of William Forrester; "Playing by Heart" in a role of Paul; "The Longest Day" in a role of Pvt. Flanagan; "Just Cause" in a role of Paul Armstrong; "Rising Sun" in a role of Capt. John Connor;

Nicolas Cage as a character Dr. Stanley Goodspeed Nicolas Cage also starred in the next movies: "8MM" in a role of Tom Welles; "The Family Man"; "Gone in Sixty Seconds" in a role of Randall 'Memphis' Raines; "Adaptation." in a role of Charlie Kaufman/Donald Kaufman; "National Treasure" in a role of Ben Gates; "City of Angels" in a role of Seth; "Wild at Heart" in a role of Sailor Ripley; "Lord of War" in a role of Yuri Orlov; "Con Air" in a role of Cameron Poe; "Red Rock West" in a role of Michael Williams; "Face/Off" in a role of Castor Troy/Sean Archer; "Windtalkers" in a role of Sergeant Joe Enders; "Sonny" in a role of Acid Yellow; "Leaving Las Vegas" in a role of Ben Sanderson; "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" in a role of Captain Antonio Corelli; "Next" in a role of Cris Johnson; "World Trade Center" in a role of John McLoughlin; "The Weather Man" in a role of David Spritz; "The Wicker Man" in a role of Edward Malus; "Ghost Rider" in a role of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider; "Matchstick Men" in a role of Roy Waller; "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" in a role of Ben Gates; "Raising Arizona" in a role of H.I. McDunnough; "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in a role of Brad's Bud; "Bringing Out the Dead" in a role of Frank Pierce; "Bangkok Dangerous" in a role of Joe; "It Could Happen to You" in a role of Charlie Lang; "Knowing" in a role of Ted Myles; "Snake Eyes" in a role of Rick Santoro; "G-Force" in a role of Speckles; "Astro Boy" in a role of Dr. Tenma; "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" in a role of Terence McDonagh; "Rumble Fish" in a role of Smokey; "Kick-Ass" in a role of Damon Macready;

Ed Harris as a character General Francis X. Hummel Ed Harris also starred in the next movies: "Enemy at the Gates" in a role of Maj. König; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of Parcher; "The Human Stain" in a role of Lester Farley; "Jacknife" in a role of David 'High School' Flannigan; "The Abyss" in a role of Virgil 'Bud' Brigman; "A History of Violence" in a role of Carl Fogarty; "Masked and Anonymous" in a role of Oscar Vogel; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Det. Remy Bressant; "Needful Things" in a role of Sheriff Alan J. Pangborn; "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" in a role of Jeb Wilkinson; "Creepshow" in a role of Hank Blaine; "Under Fire" in a role of Oates; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Melville; "Waking the Dead" in a role of Jerry Charmichael; "Absolute Power" in a role of Seth Frank; "Appaloosa" in a role of Virgil Cole; "Stepmom" in a role of Luke Harrison; "Cleaner" in a role of Eddie Lorenzo; "Apollo 13" in a role of Gene Kranz; "Copying Beethoven" in a role of Ludwig van Beethoven; "Eye for an Eye" in a role of Mack McCann; "Just Cause" in a role of Blair Sullivan; "Swing Shift" in a role of Jack Walsh;

John Spencer as a character FBI Director James Womack John Spencer also starred in the next movies: "The Negotiator" in a role of Chief Al Travis; "Black Rain" in a role of Oliver; "Sea of Love" in a role of Lieutenant; "Ravenous" in a role of Gen. Slauson; "Hiding Out" in a role of Bakey; "Presumed Innocent" in a role of Det. Lipranzer;

David Morse as a character Major Tom Baxter David Morse also starred in the next movies: "Proof of Life" in a role of Peter Bowman; "The Green Mile" in a role of Brutus "Brutal" Howell; "The Negotiator" in a role of Cmdr. Adam Beck; "Hearts in Atlantis" in a role of Adult Bobby Garfield; "Contact" in a role of Ted Arroway; "16 Blocks" in a role of Frank Nugent; "Desperate Hours" in a role of Albert; "Disturbia" in a role of Mr. Turner; "Down in the Valley" in a role of Wade; "Crazy in Alabama" in a role of Dove Bullis; "The Long Kiss Goodnight" in a role of Luke/Daedalus; "Passengers" in a role of Arkin; "The Good Son" in a role of Jack; "The Hurt Locker" in a role of Colonel Reed; "Hounddog" in a role of Daddy; "Dancer in the Dark" in a role of Bill Houston;

William Forsythe as a character Special Agent Ernest Paxton William Forsythe also starred in the next movies: "Once Upon a Time in America" in a role of Philip 'Cockeye' Stein; "Run for the Money" in a role of Bo Young; "Dick Tracy" in a role of Flattop; "The Devil's Rejects" in a role of Sheriff Wydell; "City by the Sea" in a role of Spyder; "88 Minutes" in a role of Frank Parks; "Hack!" in a role of Willy; "Virtuosity" in a role of William Cochran; "Raising Arizona" in a role of Evelle Snoats; "Stone Cold" in a role of Ice; "The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone" in a role of Massimo; "iMurders" in a role of Professor Uberoth; "Gotti" in a role of Sammy Gravano; "Cloak & Dagger" in a role of Morris; "Firestorm" in a role of Randall Alexander Shaye; "Direct Hit" in a role of Hatch; "Relentless 3" in a role of Walter Hilderman;

Michael Biehn as a character Commander Anderson Michael Biehn also starred in the next movies: "The Art of War" in a role of Robert Bly; "Aliens" in a role of Cpl. Dwayne Hicks; "The Abyss" in a role of Lt. Coffey; "Tombstone" in a role of Johnny Ringo; "Havoc" in a role of Stuart Lang; "Planet Terror" in a role of Sheriff Hague; "Jade" in a role of Bob Hargrove; "They Wait" in a role of Blake; "Cherry Falls" in a role of Sherrif Brent Marken; "Clockstoppers" in a role of Henry Gates; "Streets of Blood" in a role of Agent Brown; "Navy Seals" in a role of Lt. James Curran; "Dragon Heat aka Dragon Squad" in a role of Petros Angelo;

Vanessa Marcil as a character Carla Pestalozzi Vanessa Marcil also starred in the next movies: "One Hot Summer" in a role of Margarita Silva Santos;

John C. McGinley as a character Captain Hendrix John C. McGinley also starred in the next movies: "Platoon" in a role of Sgt. Red O'Neill; "Point Break"; "Identity" in a role of George York; "Three to Tango" in a role of Strauss; "On Deadly Ground" in a role of MacGruder; "Highlander II: The Quickening" in a role of David Blake; "Surviving the Game" in a role of John Griffin; "Office Space" in a role of Bob Slydell; "Are We Done Yet?" in a role of Chuck Mitchell, Jr.; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Mark; "Wall Street" in a role of Marvin; "Get Carter" in a role of Con McCarty; "Talk Radio" in a role of Stu; "Stealing Harvard" in a role of Detective Charles; "Shakedown" in a role of Sean Phillips;

Gregory Sporleder as a character Captain Frye Gregory Sporleder also starred in the next movies: "The Big Bounce" in a role of Frank Pizzarro; "Twister" in a role of Willie;

Tony Todd as a character Captain Darrow Tony Todd also starred in the next movies: "Platoon" in a role of Sgt. Warren; "The Crow" in a role of Grange; "Final Destination" in a role of William Bludworth; "Minotaur" in a role of Deucalion; "Shadow Builder" in a role of Covey; "Shadow Puppets" in a role of Steve; "The Man from Earth" in a role of Dan; "Control Factor" in a role of Reggie; "The Prophecy: Forsaken" in a role of Stark; "Wishmaster" in a role of Johnny Valentine; "Candyman" in a role of The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille; "Hatchet" in a role of Rev. Zombie; "Babylon 5: A Call to Arms" in a role of Leonard Anderson; "Dark Reel" in a role of Det Shields; "iMurders" in a role of Agent Washington; "The Graves" in a role of Reverend Abraham; "Excessive Force" in a role of Frankie Hawkins; "Penance" in a role of Chauffuer;

Bokeem Woodbine as a character Sergeant Crisp Bokeem Woodbine also starred in the next movies: "3000 Miles to Graceland" in a role of Franklin; "Sniper 2" in a role of Cole; "Run for the Money" in a role of Rock; "The Big Hit" in a role of Crunch; "Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies" in a role of Mr. Tarraion; "The Fifth Commandment" in a role of Miles Templeton; "Almost Heroes" in a role of Jonah; "The Last Sentinel" in a role of Anchilles;

Jim Maniaci as a character Private Scarpetti Jim Maniaci starred only in the movie "The Rock"

Greg Collins as a character Private Gamble Greg Collins also starred in the next movies: "Cellular" in a role of Aging Security Guard; "Necessary Evil" in a role of Michael Russo;

Brendan Kelly as a character Private Cox Brendan Kelly also starred in the next movies: "Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise" in a role of Lovey Norris; "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" in a role of Sergei;