Lock Up
1989 · 109 min · Director: John Flynn
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
Lock Up (1989) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 35%, Anger 25%, Anxiety 25%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anger, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Crime, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anger and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Disturbing
- Empathy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Disturbing | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | 31 % | 22 % | 7 % | 14 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 43 % | 39 % | 22 % | 26 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Tension | 60 % | 57 % | 45 % | 40 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 61 % | 57 % | 47 % | 38 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Tension | 46 % | 38 % | 26 % | 33 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Sadness | 50 % | 40 % | 28 % | 37 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Tension | 64 % | 58 % | 43 % | 43 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Empathy | 56 % | 43 % | 30 % | 43 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Relief | 54 % | 32 % | 21 % | 41 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Tension | 71 % | 56 % | 50 % | 49 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Disturbing | 76 % | 65 % | 65 % | 60 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Sadness | 66 % | 55 % | 47 % | 54 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Tension | 68 % | 61 % | 43 % | 53 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Sadness | 78 % | 70 % | 59 % | 63 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Disturbing | 81 % | 72 % | 66 % | 59 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 84 % | 80 % | 68 % | 51 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Disturbing | 89 % | 87 % | 74 % | 48 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Tension | 89 % | 87 % | 69 % | 49 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Tension | 89 % | 87 % | 64 % | 54 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
First Base
Wiley
Ernie
Louie Munafo
Mastrone
Chink's Gang Member
Chink's Gang Member
Guard
Guard
Guard
Details
- Directed by
- John Flynn
- Written by
- Jeb Stuart, Richard Smith, Henry Rosenbaum
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1989
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
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