Framed
“"I didn't ask you to come into my life!"”
Synopsis
Truck driver Mike Lambert is a down-and-out mining engineer searching for a job. When his rig breaks down in a small town, he happens upon a venomous seductress. When her boyfriend robs a bank, they intend to frame Lambert.
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Glenn Ford
Mike Lambert
Janis Carter
Paula Craig
Barry Sullivan
Steve Price
Edgar Buchanan
Jeff Cunningham
Karen Morley
Beth
Jim Bannon
Jack Woodworth
Art Smith
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Lillian Wells
Girl in Coffee Shop (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
(uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
(uncredited)
Jack Bailey
(uncredited)
Eugene Borden
(uncredited)
Al Bridge
(uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
(uncredited)
Charles Cane
(uncredited)
David Fresco
(uncredited)
Nacho Galindo
(uncredited)
Martín Garralaga
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Framed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Ben Maddow, John Patrick
Marlin Skiles
Burnett Guffey
Richard Fantl
Jules Schermer
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Schermer
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Richard Wallace
Director
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Ben Maddow
Screenplay
Richard Fantl
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Framed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Framed about?
Truck driver Mike Lambert is a down-and-out mining engineer searching for a job. When his rig breaks down in a small town, he happens upon a venomous seductress. When her boyfriend robs a bank, they intend to frame Lambert.
Who directed Framed?
Framed was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Framed?
The principal cast of Framed includes Glenn Ford, Janis Carter, Barry Sullivan, Edgar Buchanan, Karen Morley.
When was Framed released and how long is it?
Framed was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Framed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Framed was composed by Marlin Skiles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Framed?
Framed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).