The theory that sean connerys convict john mason the only man to ever escape alcatraz is actually an older version of conneryera 007. Five best scenes from one of the best movies in history the rock 1996 excellent actors sean connery, ed harris, nicolas cage, david morse with amazing music by hans zimmer. Released february 26th, 1999, the rock stars sean connery, nicolas cage, ed harris, michael biehn the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 16 min, and. In the scene where nicholas cage and sean connery are held prisoners in the cells in alcatraz, connery has made a rope and swings it for the first time, and the handle for one cell is brought down, opening the door of the cell beside connery. His other notable movies included the untouchables and the hunt for red october. Nbctv thrill ride will rock your world in this astonishing format. Sean connery officially stopped playing james bond in 1971, but is 1996s the rock movie is real final outing as 007. When they take him back there with a swat team in order to get in without alerting the terrorists, he goes through a fire tunnel with timely patterns that he memorized in his youth. A mildmannered chemist and an excon must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from.
It is full on action and it keeps you on the edge of your seat at all times. And yet, back in the mid1990s, bay got the mix right for one film. Feb, 2011 the scene from the rock where the navy seals infiltrate the complex of alcatraz with the help of mason and goodspeed. The rock is a firstrate, slambang action thriller with alot of style and no little humor.
The rock 1996 sean connery as john patrick mason imdb. Sean connery and nicolas cage join forces to avert unspeakable carnage as the rock explodes onto bluray discr. The theory that sean connery is a much older james bond in the rock is a persistent one that fans have worked to either confirm or debunk for years. He had cage, a deeply idiosyncratic methodactor type whod only just won an oscar for leaving las vegas and whod never been in an action movie before. The rock contains amazing acting from nicholas cage and sean connery but has issues, which are boring scenes and unnecessary camera shaking of john schwartzman mixed in with okay sound. With sean connery, nicolas cage, ed harris, john spencer. Jun 28, 2015 the rock 1996 nicolas cage only fan edit. The day of the morgue shootout though was a long one, and nicolas was dead tired by the time it came to his turn. Michael bay\s second feature film, the rock, is probably his best. Thank you for your interest in sean connery and the rock. At one point, arnold schwarzenegger was to have played the role of dr. However, when he tries for the second time and gets the correct handle, the handle. Mindless this movie is not, as the stakes are high, there is always a risk of an innocent life. As part of part of our series on mindblowing movie fan theories, were changing the way you watch some of hollywoods most famous films.
The rock michael bay, sean connery, nicolas cage, ed. Feb 28, 2020 sean connery, scottishborn actor whose popularity in james bond thrillers led to a successful decadeslong career. Highlander action movie sean connery christopher lambert full film. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Please share other connery quotes or any other thoughtsmemories you have about the film in the comments below. The rock is a 1996 action about a mildmannered chemist and an excon who must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from alcatraz against san francisco.
Part of which is down to the films cast and, in particular, its trio of lead actors. Nicolas cage still in awe over working with hero sean connery by stacy lambe 8. Nicolas cage in the rock 1996 sean connery, ed harris video. There are some subtle details, especially in regards to the timeline between this film and his last canon performance as 007 in diamonds are forever, as well as when taking into account the subject matter of the movies in question. Mike myers salutes sean connery in a kilt at the afi life achievement award duration. Cage and connery bust into the rock, the one good movie. The rock is a 1996 american action thriller film directed by michael bay, produced by don simpson and jerry bruckheimer, and written by david weisberg and douglas s. Coming after the success of bad boys but before the addaffected editing trend that would plague armageddon, the rock gave bay a chance to tell an exciting story with some great action setpieces, through the unlikely pairing of nicholas cage and sean connery.
After appearing in 7 james bond films as the titular 007 agent, it has been theorized that sean connery got one more run as the character decades later in a different movie. Sean connery, nicolas cage, ed harris, john spencer. The rock is a 1996 american action film directed by michael bay, produced by don simpson and jerry bruckheimer, and stars sean connery. Marines take over alcatraz and threaten san francisco bay with. He had cage, a deeply idiosyncratic methodactor type whod only just won an oscar for leaving las vegas and.
Was he using james bond as a catchall term for movie spy like. Mar 18, 2014 as part of part of our series on mindblowing movie fan theories, were changing the way you watch some of hollywoods most famous films. The rock 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. British spy john patrick mason sean connery, the only man ever to escape. Was he using james bond as a catchall term for movie spy like so many people do, or was he telling us the. Jul 08, 2016 sean connery and nicolas cage in a scene from the rock. For the best experience please update your browser.
Its made out of pieces of other movies, yes, and not much in it is really new, but each element has been lovingly polished to a gloss. Oddly, john rhysdavies, who appeared along him in indiana jones and the last crusade, ended up playing the part with the death of kieron moore pony sugrue on july 15, 2007, sean connery is the last surviving cast member of darby ogill and the little people. Bay had sean connery, the universally beloved former bond whod won an oscar for the untouchables a little under a decade earlier. Sean connery was having something of a comeback in the 1990s, and the film is a prime example of that. For anyone who is a fan of the rock alcatraz and a fan of the legend that is sean connery this film is a must have in any film fans dvd collection. The day of the morgue shootout though was a long one, and nicolas was dead tired by the time it came to his turn and began having trouble with his excess dialogue. Sean connery and nicolas cage in a scene from the rock. Connery was once considered to voice cassim in aladdin and the king of thieves. Some believed that such a careerdefining role might leave him unable to escape it. It was in sir sean connery s contract that his coverage would be filmed first, and thats great, said nicolas cage.
The film stars sean connery, nicolas cage and ed harris, with william. Sir sean connery, nicolas cage, ed harris, michael biehn. No, from russia with love, goldfinger, and never say never again. Sir thomas sean connery cbe born 25 august 1930 is a scottish retired actor and producer, who has won an academy award, two bafta awards one being a bafta academy fellowship award, and three golden globes, including the cecil b. May 10, 2014 1996 sean connery, nicolas cage,ed harris with movie theme song hans zimmer.
She was born the daughter of neil mclean and helen forbes ross, and named after her fathers mother euphemia mcbain, wife of john mclean and daughter of william. Dying of the light official trailer 1 2014 nicolas cage movie. Some believed that such a careerdefining role might leave him unable to escape it, but he proved the doubters wrong. Released february 26th, 1999, the rock stars sean connery, nicolas cage, ed harris, michael biehn the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 16 min, and received a score of 58 out of 100 on. The sophomore film from former music video and commercial.
The film stars sean connery, nicolas cage and ed harris, with william forsythe and michael biehn costarring. Thomas sean connery, named thomas after his grandfather, was born in fountainbridge, edinburgh, scotland on 25 august 1930. Mar 18, 2012 five best scenes from one of the best movies in history the rock 1996 excellent actors sean connery, ed harris, nicolas cage, david morse with amazing music by hans zimmer. His mother, euphemia effie mcbain mclean, was a cleaning woman. Sir thomas sean connery is a retired scottish actor, voice actor, and producer who is best known for originating the role of british secret agent james bond from 1962 to 1971 then reprised the role unofficially in 1983. Sean connery s character mason escaped from alcatraz decades before the main conflict of the story. Marines take over alcatraz and threaten san francisco bay with biological. Sean connery, scottishborn actor whose popularity in james bond thrillers led to a successful decadeslong career. Some believed that such a careerdefining role might leave him unable to escape it, but he proved the.
Michael bay, david weisberg, douglas cook, mark rosner. Over the top action, amasing driving scenes, an all round enjoyable film. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. Sean connery and michael bay in the rock 1996 michael bay in the rock 1996. He said hensleigh had worked closely with him on the movie and should. Mike myers salutes sean connery in a kilt at the afi life achievement award. Sean connery is mason, an intelligence expert whos been in prison for 30 years. The rock contains amazing acting from nicholas cage and sean connery but has issues, which are boring scenes and unnecessary camera shaking of john schwartzman mixed in. Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs.
Following the release of 1996s the rock, directed by michael bay, a rumor sprung up concerning connery and his lengthy bond past, quite possibly trailing him in the previously mentioned movie. One of the few movie superstars truly worthy of the designation, actor sean connery was born to a middleclass scottish family in the first year of the worldwide depression. The rock fullmovie 1996 hd720p sean connery, nicolas. The tall, handsome and muscular scottish actor sean connery is best known for being the original actor to portray the character of james bond in the hugely successful movie franchise, starring in seven films between 1962 and 1983. He was the first actor to have portrayed the literary character james bond in a film, starring in six official eon bond films between 1962 and 1971, then again in an unofficial bond film in 1983. It was in sir sean connerys contract that his coverage would be filmed first, and thats great, said nicolas cage. The borrowings from other movies, going all the way back to the car chase in 1968s bullitt, are heavy. Excellent casting of sean connery and nicholas cage, interesting idea, exmilitary take tour hostage and threaten chemical warfare.
Sean connerys character mason escaped from alcatraz decades before the main conflict of the story. Sean connery movie quotes as james malone in the untouchables. Cast member michael biehn signing the cover of the film on dvd in 2012. Plus it as an amazing cast in sean connery, ed harris and nicolas cage.
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