Lock Up (1989)

How much can a man take...before he gives back?

Lock Up (1989) poster

Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that Leone never sees the light of day.

Director: John Flynn
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bill Conti
Cinematography: Donald E. Thorin
Editing: Don Brochu, Robert A. Ferretti
Production: Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $24M
Box Office: $22M
Original Language: en

Themes

Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Break and Manhunt

Keywords

prison, self sacrifice, jail guard, car mechanic, prison warden

Trailer

Lock Up Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lock Up about?
Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that Leone never sees the light of day.
Who directed Lock Up?
Lock Up was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Lock Up?
Lock Up stars Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos, Sonny Landham, Tom Sizemore, Frank McRae.
How long is Lock Up?
Lock Up has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Lock Up?
Lock Up is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Lock Up?
Lock Up had a budget of $24M.
How much did Lock Up gross?
Lock Up grossed $22M worldwide.
Where was Lock Up produced?
Lock Up was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Lock Up?
The themes of Lock Up include: Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Break and Manhunt.