Lock Up
A soon‑to‑be‑freed inmate must outwit a vindictive new warden who rigs the prison to keep him locked up forever, risking his freedom and life in a brutal fight for justice.
“How much can a man take...before he gives back?”
Synopsis
Frank Leone is close to completing his prison sentence for a relatively minor offense. However, just before his release, Warden Drumgoole assumes control. Drumgoole had previously been assigned to a difficult prison after his administration was publicly embarrassed by Leone and now arrives to ensure that Leone never gets the chance to be released.
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Principal cast & crew: 26
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Edited by Don BrochuShot by Donald E ThorinScored by Bill ContiDesigned by Bill Kenney
Box Office
1989 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$22.1M
Opening weekend: $6.0M — 27% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $8.6M — 39% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,382 theaters
Also known as
- Lock Up - Überleben ist allesde
- Haute Sécuritéfr
- Sorvegliato specialeit
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