Lock Up 1989
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What is Lock Up?
Lock Up is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 4, 1989
- Studios
- Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
Lock Up is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A determined inmate battles a vindictive warden determined to keep him locked up.”
- Intense cat-and-mouse conflict between inmate and warden
- High-stakes prison drama
- Predictable power struggle narrative
- Violent confrontations may deter sensitive viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty prison confrontations and suspenseful action.
The film contains strong violence and harsh prison environments, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main conflict in the film?
The conflict centers on inmate Frank Leone trying to secure parole while Warden Drumgoole seeks to keep him incarcerated.
Who are the primary characters?
Frank Leone, an inmate nearing release, and Warden Drumgoole, the new prison warden determined to block his freedom.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on August 4, 1989.
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