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Frameup

62% | Jan 19, 1993 | Romance, Crime, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Jon Jost
Writer
Henry S. Rosenthal
Producer

Cast

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Howard Swain
Ricky Lee Gruber
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Nancy Carlin
Beth-Ann Bolet
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Kate Sannella
Motel desk clerk

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