Lock Up (1989)

Lock Up (1989)

Lock Up (1989) is a prison drama and action film directed by John Flynn, starring Sylvester Stallone. The movie follows Frank Leone (Stallone), a mechanic nearing the end of his prison sentence who is transferred to a maximum-security facility under the control of a vengeful and corrupt warden.

Sylvester Stallone as Frank Leone, the protagonist
John Amos as Captain Meissner, a sympathetic prison guard

Tom Sizemore as Dallas, a fellow inmate and friend of Leone
Frank McRae as Eclipse, another inmate who helps Leone

The plot centers on Leone’s efforts to survive the harsh conditions imposed by Drumgoole, who has a personal vendetta against him. The film explores themes of justice, revenge, and resilience as Leone fights to keep his dignity and secure his freedom despite Drumgoole’s attempts to break him.

While Lock Up wasn’t a critical success, it became a fan favorite among Stallone’s action roles due to its gritty setting, intense confrontations, and themes of perseverance against overwhelming odds.