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Lock Up

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

August 4, 1989 1h 55m 6.8/10 (1,274 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Lock Up is a action/crime film. directed by John Flynn.

Starring Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, and John Amos

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 4, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (1,274 votes)
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Budget $24M Production budget
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Box Office $22.1M 0.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$24,000,000
Revenue
$22,099,847

Production Companies

  • Carolco Pictures
  • White Eagle
  • Gordon Company

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...

Who directed Lock Up?

Lock Up was directed by John Flynn.

How long is Lock Up?

Lock Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Lock Up released?

Lock Up was released on August 4, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lock Up?

The main cast of Lock Up includes Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos, Sonny Landham, Tom Sizemore.

Is Lock Up worth watching?

Lock Up has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,274 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.