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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.3 / 100
1989·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 49m

LOCK UP

“How much can a man take...before he gives back?”

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.

Above the Line
John Flynn·DirectorRichard Smith·WriterJeb Stuart·WriterDonald E. Thorin·Director of PhotographyBill Conti·Original Music ComposerDon Brochu·Editor
Cast
Sylvester Stallone·Frank LeoneDonald Sutherland·Warden DrumgooleJohn Amos·Captain MeissnerSonny Landham·Chink WeberTom Sizemore·DallasFrank McRae·EclipseDarlanne Fluegel·MelissaWilliam Allen Young·BradenLarry Romano·First BaseJordan Lund·Manly
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
John Flynn·Director
Writing· 3
Richard Smith·WriterJeb Stuart·WriterHenry Rosenbaum·Writer
Camera· 1
Donald E. Thorin·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Don Brochu·EditorRobert A. Ferretti·EditorMichael N. Knue·EditorBarry B. Leirer·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bill Conti·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Bill Kenney·Production DesignBernie Pollack·Costume DesignGeorge DeTitta Sr.·Set DecorationAnn Brodie·Makeup ArtistGary Liddiard·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 8
Michael S. Glick·Executive ProducerLloyd Levin·ProducerAdam Simon·ProducerLawrence Gordon·ProducerTony Munafo·ProducerCharles Gordon·ProducerJoy Todd·CastingMichael S. Glick·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 7
Danny Epper·StuntsAllan Graf·StuntsDoc Duhame·StuntsTommy J. Huff·StuntsMark De Alessandro·Stunt DoubleManny Perry·StuntsColleen Callaghan·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
57.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
23%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$22M
ROI -8%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B4513
#D3D3D3
#FFFFFF
Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man in a suit and tie in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer. Behind him are prison bars and a doorway leading to a dark ”

horrorcrime
Key Elements
Prison BarsSuitTieDvd Set Logo
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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