Framed (1975)

A gambler kills the sheriff of a small village in an accident. But as nobody believes him, he is condemned to a long sentence in prison.

Director:

Phil Karlson

Writers:

Mort Briskin (screenplay), Art Powers (novel),

Stars:

Joe Don Baker, Conny Van Dyke, Gabriel Dell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Don Baker	...	Ron Lewis
Conny Van Dyke	...	Susan Barrett
Gabriel Dell	...	Vince Greeson
John Marley	...	Sal Viccarrone
Brock Peters	...	Sam Perry
John Larch	...	Bundy
Warren J. Kemmerling	...	Morello
Paul Mantee	...	Frank
Walter Brooke	...	Sen. Tatum
Joshua Bryant	...	Andrew Ney
Hunter von Leer	...	Dewey
Les Lannom	...	Gary
H.B. Haggerty	...	Bickford
Hoke Howell	...	Decker
Lawrence Montaigne	...	Deputy Allison

Storyline

Gambler Ron Lewis wins the jackpot but is ambushed later on the street outside. In self defense he kills a cop and is sentenced to four years of prison. He vows to make a bloody revenge on the mayor and the police commissioner.

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Plot Keywords:

prison | gambler | police | revenge | corrupt sheriff | 

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Taglines:

He was taken by everyone, for everything he had. All he had left was one obsession. To get even. To pay them back two for one.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ahdistettu

Filming Locations:

Tennessee, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min 103 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of veteran director Phil Karlson.

User Reviews

Imagine it's 1974 at a Tennessee drive in theater ...............

"Framed" seems like it would be well received on the drive in circuit. You have a very sympathetic character, Joe Don Baker, framed and sent to prison, by at least a bunch of corrupt city officials. I could have done without a couple of boring lounge songs, but then you wouldn't get easy on the eyes, Connie Van Dyke. John Marley as an imprisoned mafia type adds considerably to what is already above average acting for an exploitation film. There are some nice car wrecks, including a train creaming a Chevy, and more than enough violence. Surprisingly there is no nudity, which seems inappropriate considering the intended audience. "Framed" is a good revenge flick, and is recommended. - MERK