Lockdown (1990 film)
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| Lockdown | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Harris |
| Written by | Joseph Izzo Jr. Joseph Mangelli |
| Screenplay by | Joseph Izzo Jr. Joseph Mangelli |
| Produced by | Diane Stevenett |
| Starring | Richard Lynch Chris DeRose Chuck Jeffreys Elizabeth Kaitan Joe Estevez |
| Cinematography | Frank Harris |
| Edited by | Howard Heard |
| Music by | Bob Mamet |
| Distributed by | (All media) Overseas FilmGroup (World-wide) VHS (USA) Vidmark Entertainment (Germany) RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Lockdown is a 1990 film about a detective that is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent to prison. Directed by Frank Harris, the film starred Richard Lynch, Chris DeRose, Chuck Jeffreys, Elizabeth Kaitan and Joe Estevez.
Story
[edit]A detective has been wrongfully framed for a murder of his partner and is then sent to prison for 15 years to life. Inside, it's a battle just to get through each day. In order to prove his innocence he has to effect a plan to escape, and the only way he can prove himself innocent is do it on the outside.[1][2] He has to confront the gangster that set him up.[3][4]
Background
[edit]The story was written by Joseph Izzo and Joseph Mangelli. The music was provided by Bob Mamet.[5]
It was released on DVD in March 2001.[6]
Cast
[edit]| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Lynch | James Garrett |
| Chris DeRose | Ron Taylor |
| Chuck Jeffreys | Mac Maguire |
| Elizabeth Kaitan | Monica Taylor |
| Joe Estevez | Dieter |
| Mike Farrell | Prentis |
| Larry Mintz | Johnny |
| Gary Kalpakoff | Shanks |
| Diane Stevenett | District Attorney Parker |
| Will Roberts | Young cop |
| Elizabeth Rowin | Lab technician |
| Chelsea Soggin | Katie |
Releases
[edit]| Title | Release info | Year | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockdown | Vidmark Entertainment VM 5374 | 90 min | VHS[8][9] | |
| Lockdown | RCA, Columbia Pictures CVT 12116 | 91 min | VHS | |
| Lockdown | Image Entertainment | 2001 | DVD |
References
[edit]- ^ Critcononline.com - ACTION PART 2
- ^ AllMovie - Lockdown (1990), Synopsis by Mark Hockley
- ^ Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever, Jim Craddock - Page 520
- ^ Blockbuster Entertainment Guide to Movies and Videos, 1998, Contributors Philip Lief Group, Blockbuster Entertainment - Page 714
- ^ British Film Institute - Lockdown (1990), Cast & Credits[dead link]
- ^ Rotten Tomatoes - Lockdown (1989)
- ^ Interfilmes.com - Lockdown, >> Elenco
- ^ VHS Collector - Cover Title Lockdown
- ^ Video Sourcebook, 39th Edition, Thomson Gale - Page 1740
External links
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