Frameup
“12 Movements To The Only Conclusion”
Synopsis
Ricky, a dim-witted ex-con, meets Beth, a dim-witted waitress, in an Idaho diner. They take off in his car to Washington and begin an affair. Beth, a lonely romance-novel addict, is hopelessly enamored; Ricky is just in it for the (constant) sex. Beth's longing to visit California and Ricky's longing for quick cash leads them into a desperate situation. Director Jost uses a variety of avant-garde visual and narrative techniques, such as montage, collages, split screens and lengthy, tongue-in-cheek monologues to tell the tragicomic story of two complete losers in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Jost
- Original Score
- Jon A. English
- Original Title
- Frameup
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Complex Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Jon A. English
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Henry S. Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Director
Jon Jost
Writer
Henry S. Rosenthal
Producer
Jon Jost
Editor
Jon Jost
Director of Photography
Jon A. English
Original Music Composer
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 Frameup
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frameup about?
Ricky, a dim-witted ex-con, meets Beth, a dim-witted waitress, in an Idaho diner. They take off in his car to Washington and begin an affair. Beth, a lonely romance-novel addict, is hopelessly enamored; Ricky is just in it for the (constant) sex. Beth's longing to visit California and Ricky's longing for quick cash leads them into a desperate situation. Director Jost uses a variety of avant-garde visual and narrative techniques, such as montage, collages, split screens and lengthy, tongue-in-cheek monologues to tell the tragicomic story of two complete losers in love.
Who directed Frameup?
Frameup was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Frameup?
The principal cast of Frameup includes Howard Swain, Nancy Carlin, Kate Sannella, Kate Sannella.
When was Frameup released and how long is it?
Frameup was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Frameup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frameup was composed by Jon A. English.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frameup?
Frameup holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).