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.
Frank Leone, a model prisoner nearing the end of his sentence, is transferred to a brutal maximum-security prison. There, he is tormented by the sadistic Warden Drumgoole, who holds a personal grudge against him. Drumgoole subjects Leone to harsh treatment and manipulative tactics, attempting to break his spirit and force him into violent acts. Leone must find a way to survive the unyielding cruelty and expose the warden's corruption before his imminent parole is jeopardized.
Lock Up received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Sylvester Stallone's performance and the film's intense action sequences. However, the plot was often criticized for being predictable and overly reliant on action movie clichés. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if formulaic, prison action film.
Google audience: Audiences found 'Lock Up' to be a decent action flick with Stallone at the helm, appreciating the fight scenes and the underdog narrative, though some felt the story was a bit too straightforward.
Donald Sutherland's character, Warden Drumgoole, was reportedly inspired by a real-life prison warden known for his harsh methods.
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