Lock Up (1989)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Lock Up is an action, crime and drama movie from 1989. It is directed by John Flynn. The cast includes Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland and Tom Sizemore. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- John FlynnDirector
- Sylvester Stalloneas Frank Leone
- Donald Sutherlandas Warden Drumgoole
- Tom Sizemoreas Dallas
- John Amosas Captain Meissner
- Frank McRaeas Eclipse
- Jordan Lundas Manly
- Darlanne Fluegelas Melissa
- Sonny Landhamas Chink Weber
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Questions about Lock Up
- What genre is Lock Up?
- Lock Up is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Lock Up?
- Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, Tom Sizemore, John Amos, Frank McRae appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Lock Up?
- John Flynn directed Lock Up.
- How long is Lock Up?
- Lock Up runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is Lock Up worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Lock Up?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
