Frameup

1993 | 91 minutes | 6.2 ★ (8)

Frameup
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    19 January 1993

  • DirectingJon Jost
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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