
Frame Up
1991-06-27 · 93 min · ★ 3.5
In the small American town of Orton Creek, David Farmer is accidentally killed by Don Curran, son of town tyrant Will Curran, during a fraternity initiation. The frat boys frame electronic parts salesman Frank Govers for hit-and-run but determined newcomer Sheriff Ralph Baker and his love interest Jo Westlake seek the truth. Govers and girlfriend Lee Ann Hadley hide in a hunting cabin and are captured by prison escapees Mick August and Merlin Wells (who is tricked by Govers into electrocuting himself). August tries to claim the bounty on Govers from Will Curran but Sheriff Baker is only one step behind.
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- Directors
- Paul Leder
- Production companies
- Poor Robert Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Wings HauserRalph Baker
Bobby Di CiccoMick J. August
Heather FairfieldLee Ann Hadley
Frances FisherJo Westlake
Dick SargentWill Curran
Robert PicardoFrank Govers
Tom HodgesDon Curran
Jeff MacKayBob Sprague
Roger HewlettMerlin Wells
Ben ReedRick McDonald
Robert CornthwaiteEarl Cott
Joseph G. MedalisBill Marsh
Morgan JonesDr. CantwellTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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