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Lock Up
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Lock Up

1989-08-04 · 109 min · ★ 6.8

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
John Flynn
Production companies
Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 24,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,099,847

Top Cast

Sylvester StalloneSylvester StalloneFrank Leone
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandWarden Drumgoole
John AmosJohn AmosCaptain Meissner
Sonny LandhamSonny LandhamChink Weber
Tom SizemoreTom SizemoreDallas
Frank McRaeFrank McRaeEclipse
Darlanne FluegelDarlanne FluegelMelissa
William Allen YoungWilliam Allen YoungBraden
Larry RomanoLarry RomanoFirst Base
Jordan LundJordan LundManly
John LillaWiley
Dean Rader DuvalDean Rader DuvalErnie
Jerry StrivelliLouie Munafo
David Anthony MarshallDavid Anthony MarshallMastrone
Kurek AshleyChink's Gang Member
Michael PetroniChink's Gang Member
Danny TrejoDanny TrejoChink's Gang Member
Frank D'AnnibaleGuard
Tony LipTony LipGuard
Clarence MooreGuard

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