Lock Up
“How much can a man take...before he gives back?”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
Frank Leone
Donald Sutherland
Warden Drumgoole
John Amos
Captain Meissner
Sonny Landham
Chink Weber
Tom Sizemore
Dallas
Frank McRae
Eclipse
Darlanne Fluegel
Melissa
William Allen Young
Braden
Larry Romano
First Base
Jordan Lund
Manly
John Lilla
Wiley
Dean Rader Duval
Ernie
Jerry Strivelli
Louie Munafo
David Anthony Marshall
Mastrone
Kurek Ashley
Chink's Gang Member
Michael Petroni
Chink's Gang Member
Danny Trejo
Chink's Gang Member
Frank D'Annibale
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.92x
-$1.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeb Stuart, Richard Smith, Henry Rosenbaum
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Lock Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.1M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Jeb Stuart, Richard Smith, Henry Rosenbaum
Bill Conti
Donald E. Thorin
Don Brochu, Robert A. Ferretti, Barry B. Leirer
Tony Munafo, Lloyd Levin, Michael S. Glick, Adam Simon, Lawrence Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Munafo
Producer
Lloyd Levin
Producer
Don Brochu
Editor
John Flynn
Director
Robert A. Ferretti
Editor
Barry B. Leirer
Editor
Michael N. Knue
Editor
Adam Simon
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Bill Kenney
Production Design
Charles Gordon
Producer
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Jeb Stuart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lock Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lock Up about?
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.
Who directed Lock Up?
Lock Up was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Lock Up?
The principal cast of Lock Up includes Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos, Sonny Landham, Tom Sizemore.
When was Lock Up released and how long is it?
Lock Up was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lock Up?
Lock Up had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $22.1M at the worldwide box office (0.92 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Lock Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lock Up was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lock Up?
Lock Up holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).