Locks
Synopsis
A young man in Oakland, California wakes with a heavy heart and decides to take a walk through the neighborhood to the local barbershop.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Locks movie Ryan Coogler early work
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-03-02
Top Cast
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Turen Robinson
Dante
Nia Warren
Afia
Kiev Harris
Suspect
Brendan Slevin
Suspect
Robert George Nelson
Police Officer
Trestin George
Dante's Friend
Aman Sebahtu
Dante's Friend
DeAndre Sullivan
Dante's Friend
Larry Gray
Dante's Friend
Darnell Byrd
Dante's Friend
Andrew Lamond
Dante's Friend
Ronald Mills
Young Dante
Jalyn Robinson
Young Afia
Frank Otis
The Barber
Release History & Theatrical Window
2009 – exact premiere date unknown
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Coogler
- Original Score
- Ludwig Göransson
- Original Title
- Locks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Coogler
Ryan Coogler
Ludwig Göransson
Francisco Kosterlitz
Francisco Kosterlitz, Ryan Coogler
Department Leadership Roster
Francisco Kosterlitz
Editor
Francisco Kosterlitz
Producer
Ryan Coogler
Producer
Ryan Coogler
Director
Ryan Coogler
Writer
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Locks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Locks about?
A young man in Oakland, California wakes with a heavy heart and decides to take a walk through the neighborhood to the local barbershop.
Who directed Locks?
Locks was directed by Ryan Coogler.
Who stars in Locks?
The principal cast of Locks includes Turen Robinson, Nia Warren, Kiev Harris, Brendan Slevin, Robert George Nelson.
When was Locks released and how long is it?
Locks was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Locks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Locks was composed by Ludwig Göransson.