Lock Up(1989)
“How much can a man take...before he gives back?”
Overview
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
Studio
Carolco Pictures
Budget
$24M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Frank Leone
Donald Sutherland
as Warden Drumgoole
John Amos
as Captain Meissner
Sonny Landham
as Chink Weber
Tom Sizemore
as Dallas
Frank McRae
as Eclipse
Darlanne Fluegel
as Melissa
William Allen Young
as Braden
Larry Romano
as First Base
Jordan Lund
as Manly
John Lilla
as Wiley
Dean Rader Duval
as Ernie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$24M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Carolco Pictures • White Eagle • Gordon Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lock Up?▼
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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 and released in 1989. It is a action, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Lock Up?▼
Lock Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Lock Up?▼
The cast of Lock Up includes Sylvester Stallone as Frank Leone, Donald Sutherland as Warden Drumgoole, John Amos as Captain Meissner, Sonny Landham as Chink Weber, Tom Sizemore as Dallas and more.
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