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Deadlock

Original title: Wedlock
  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
8.9K
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Rutger Hauer in Deadlock (1991)
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A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot electronically attached to a female prisoner.A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot electronically attached to a female prisoner.A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot electronically attached to a female prisoner.

  • Director
    • Lewis Teague
  • Writer
    • Broderick Miller
  • Stars
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Joan Chen
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    8.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lewis Teague
    • Writer
      • Broderick Miller
    • Stars
      • Rutger Hauer
      • Mimi Rogers
      • Joan Chen
    • 28User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Frank Warren
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Tracy Riggs
    Joan Chen
    Joan Chen
    • Noelle
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Sam
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Warden Holliday
    Basil Wallace
    Basil Wallace
    • Emerald
    Grand L. Bush
    Grand L. Bush
    • Jasper
    Denis Forest
    Denis Forest
    • Puce
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Teal
    Belle Avery
    Belle Avery
    • Deborah
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    • Chief Officer
    Ed Crick
    • Sergeant #1
    Zaid Farid
    • Policeman #1
    Richard Gilbert-Hill
    Richard Gilbert-Hill
    • Security Guard #2
    Colin Hamilton
    • Minister
    Harry Johnson
    Harry Johnson
    • Policeman #2
    O-Lan Jones
    O-Lan Jones
    • Saleswoman
    Christopher Judges
    Christopher Judges
    • Guard
    • Director
      • Lewis Teague
    • Writer
      • Broderick Miller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Danny Trejo makes a brief appearance as a tough convict murdered by Emerald (Basil Wallace), witnessed by Frank (Rutger Hauer).
    • Goofs
      Obvious stunt doubles for Frank and Tracy when falling in the river from the hill during their jail escape.
    • Quotes

      [Frank is using Sam as a shield as Noelle aims a gun at him]

      Frank: Did you do it for Noelle, or for the money?

      Sam: She is cute, isn't she?

      [Noelle shoots Sam]

      Sam: Ahh! You hit me, you bitch!

      Noelle: Sorry honey, but I did it for the money.

      Frank: Looks like she fucked us both.

      Sam: Yeah. Hey, you want her back?

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits end with the sounds of the wedlock collar's warning alarm and an explosion.
    • Alternate versions
      In Germany only a cut version was released to avoid an FSK 18 rating
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Head Explosions (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      All the Good Times Are Past and Gone
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Performed by Bill Monroe

    User reviews28

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    Featured review
    7/10
    A Fun Futuristic Movie
    After a successful robbery nets approximately $25 million in diamonds, "Frank Warren" (Rutger Hauer) is then shot and left for dead by his fiancé, "Noelle" (Joan Chen) and best friend "Sam" (James Remar). Unfortunately for his accomplices, not only did they not kill him but he also managed to hide the loot before being double-crossed. Complicating matters even further, after Frank's recovery he is then sent to a special high-security prison which contains both male and female convicts and uses a state-of-the-art collar known as a "wedlock" which is electronically linked to another prisoner whose identity is unknown. As long as both prisoners remain within the perimeters of the prison they are safe. But if either of them venture beyond 100 yards from each other their collars emit a warning sound giving them just seconds to correct the situation before exploding and killing both of them. As is so happens, however, a female prisoner named "Tracy Riggs" (Mimi Rogers) has discovered that Frank is her wedlocked partner and after informing him they manage to escape the prison with several people-including Noelle and Sam-following closely behind. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was a fun futuristic movie which benefitted from the brisk pace and fine chemistry between Rutger Hauer and Mimi Rogers. I especially liked the dry sense of humor exhibited by Frank throughout the film as well. That being said, I heartedly recommend this film to any viewers who might be interested and have rated it accordingly.
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    FAQ1

    • Why did they change the name of this movie from the original title Deadlock???? Deadlock is a much more original and fitting title.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 1991 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La mort au cou
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Fe Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Frank's car chase scene)
    • Production companies
      • Spectacor Films
      • Frederick S. Pierce Company
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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