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Lockdown

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58% Tomatometer 12 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Avery (Richard T. Jones) has finally gotten his life back on track. A competitive swimmer, he had to drop out of college to support his girlfriend, Krista (Melissa De Sousa), and their son, Jordan. He's back on the swim-meet circuit, and starting to have some success. When he's approached by a college scout after winning his latest race, he goes out to celebrate with his friends, Cashmere (Gabriel Casseus) and Dre. In an instant, Avery's luck is about to run out.

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Tom Long Detroit News Despite a low budget and predictable story line, Lockdown has undeniable power to it, fired by some fine performances and a terrifying portrayal of prison life that rings disturbingly true. Rated: C+ Feb 14, 2003 Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post What makes the movie memorable is its authenticity. Feb 14, 2003 Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post Doesn't tell you much about prison life that the movies ... haven't told you already. Feb 14, 2003 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 16, 2005 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 15, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member very good film and quite straight forward for me to understand what was happening Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member unfortunately this happens way too often Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie!!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member great prison movie brought to you from master p. Very brutal, not for the faint of heart. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Wow! I don't even have words for this movie. This joint was amazing! Probably THE best prison movie, I've ever seen, and I've seen plenty! I'd recommend this movie to anyone. Great plot and storyline. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member old skool banging jail film.... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Luessenhop

Director

Richard T. Jones

Avery

Gabriel Casseus

Cashmere

Melissa De Sousa

Krista

Bill Nunn

Charles

Clifton Powell

Malachi

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Lockdown

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Movie Info

Synopsis Avery (Richard T. Jones) has finally gotten his life back on track. A competitive swimmer, he had to drop out of college to support his girlfriend, Krista (Melissa De Sousa), and their son, Jordan. He's back on the swim-meet circuit, and starting to have some success. When he's approached by a college scout after winning his latest race, he goes out to celebrate with his friends, Cashmere (Gabriel Casseus) and Dre. In an instant, Avery's luck is about to run out.
Director
John Luessenhop
Producer
Mark Burg, Jeff Clanagan, Oren Koules, Stevie "Black" Lockett
Screenwriter
Preston A. Whitmore II
Production Co
Palm Pictures, Evolution Entertainment
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Graphic Drug Use|Brutal Violence|Sexual Assaults|Strong Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 5, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$449.5K
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)