Frameup
Jan 19, 1993 · 1h 31m
Director
Jon JostOverview
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.
Cast of Frameup
Crew of Frameup
About Frameup
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 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…
When was Frameup released?
Frameup was released on January 19, 1993.
How long is Frameup?
Frameup runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed Frameup?
Frameup was directed by Jon Jost.
Who is in the cast of Frameup?
The cast of Frameup includes Howard Swain (Ricky Lee Gruber), Nancy Carlin (Beth-Ann Bolet), Kate Sannella (Clerk) and Kate Sannella (Motel desk clerk).