Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage
“When you put a woman behind bars... you put her children in prison too.”
Synopsis
This women in prison drama tells us a story about the mother of three children, who was falsely accused for a crime she did not commit (drug dealing), arrested and locked up behind bars.
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Top Cast
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Cheryl Ladd
Annie Gallagher
Jean Smart
Cathy
Dean Norris
Mike
Ariana Richards
Kelly Gallagher
Angela Bassett
Willie
Kimberly Scott
Sherisse
Vanessa Marquez
Yo-Yo
Peter Reckell
Danny
Diana Muldaur
Frances
Joshua Harris
Shawn
Sarah Martineck
Lisa
April Ortiz
Teresa
Karen Hensel
Cookie
Matthew Faison
District Attorney
Karen Kondazian
Judge Arnett
Lenny Wolpe
Marty DeLuca, Annie's Lawyer
Bergen Williams
Bergen
Teryn Jenkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bethany Rooney
- Screenplay & Story
- Selma Thompson, Robert L. Freedman
- Original Score
- J.A.C. Redford
- Original Title
- Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Steve White Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bethany Rooney
Selma Thompson, Robert L. Freedman
J.A.C. Redford
Chuck Arnold
Joanna Cappuccilli Lovetti
Barry Bernardi, Steve White
Department Leadership Roster
Bethany Rooney
Director
Selma Thompson
Writer
Robert L. Freedman
Writer
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Joanna Cappuccilli Lovetti
Editor
Kevin Rupnik
Production Design
J.A.C. Redford
Original Music Composer
Barry Bernardi
Producer
Timothy D'Arcy
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage
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What is Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage about?
This women in prison drama tells us a story about the mother of three children, who was falsely accused for a crime she did not commit (drug dealing), arrested and locked up behind bars.
Who directed Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage?
Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage was directed by Bethany Rooney.
Who stars in Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage?
The principal cast of Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage includes Cheryl Ladd, Jean Smart, Dean Norris, Ariana Richards, Angela Bassett.
When was Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage released and how long is it?
Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage was composed by J.A.C. Redford.