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The Last Castle is a 2001 American action drama film directed by Rod Lurie, starring Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo and Delroy Lindo. The film portrays a struggle between inmates and the warden of a military prison, based on the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth. [2]
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Oct 19, 2001 · 'The Last Castle" tells the story of a war hero who becomes the prisoner of a tin soldier. Robert Redford stars as Gen. Irwin, a much-decorated former Hanoi POW, hero of the Gulf and Bosnian campaigns, now sentenced to a military prison under the command of Col. Winter ( James Gandolfini ), a sadistic sentimentalist who obsessively dotes on his ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Is “The Last Castle” based on a true story? Answer: While “The Last Castle” is not directly based on a true story, it draws inspiration from real-life incidents that have occurred within the prison system.
“The Last Castle” may not be a true story, but its powerful narrative resonates with viewers, shedding light on the struggles within military prisons. The film’s ability to capture the essence of resilience and the pursuit of justice makes it a compelling watch.
Oct 19, 2001 · “The Last Castle,” scripted by David Scarpa and Graham Yost (in his “Speed” mode) isn’t just an unlikely movie; it’s a real jaw-dropper — a prison riot movie that tries to reconfigure its story,...
Oct 19, 2001 · The Last Castle: Directed by Rod Lurie. With Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Steve Burton. A court-martialed General rallies together twelve hundred inmates to rise against a corrupt and sadistic warden.
Synopsis. Lieutenant General Eugene Irwin (Robert Redford) is brought to a maximum-security military prison to begin a ten-year sentence for his decision (in violation of a presidential order) to send U.S. troops on a mission in Burundi, resulting in the deaths of eight soldiers.
