Frameup
"12 Movements To The Only Conclusion"
Originally released in 1993. Frameup is a romance/crime film. directed by Jon Jost.
Starring Howard Swain, Nancy Carlin, and Kate Sannella
Synopsis
Ricky, a dim-witted ex-con, meets Beth, a dim-witted waitress, in an Idaho diner. They take off in his car to Washington and begin an affair. Beth, a lonely romance-novel addict, is hopelessly enamored; Ricky is just in it for the (constant) sex. Beth's longing to visit California and Ricky's longing for quick cash leads them into a desperate situation. Director Jost uses a variety of avant-garde visual and narrative techniques, such as montage, collages, split screens and lengthy, tongue-in-cheek monologues to tell the tragicomic story of two complete losers in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1993
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Complex Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frameup about?
Ricky, a dim-witted ex-con, meets Beth, a dim-witted waitress, in an Idaho diner. They take off in his car to Washington and begin an affair. Beth, a lonely romance-novel addict, is hopelessly enam...
Who directed Frameup?
Frameup was directed by Jon Jost.
How long is Frameup?
Frameup has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Frameup released?
Frameup was released on January 19, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frameup?
The main cast of Frameup includes Howard Swain, Nancy Carlin, Kate Sannella, Kate Sannella.