Lock Up

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

Aug 4 1989 R 1h 49m
Action, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Richard Smith, Jeb Stuart, Henry Rosenbaum

Directed by

John Flynn

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company, TriStar Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
47,907
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA