Framed (1975): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Framed is a 1975 action thriller directed by Phil Karlson, starring Joe Don Baker as Ron Lewis, Conny Van Dyke and John Marley. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Framed About?
The premise of Framed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being swindled by everyone around him, a desperate gambler—played by Joe Don Baker—finds himself falsely accused and forced into a plea bargain that lands him in prison for four years. Upon release, he is consumed by a single obsession: to piece together the conspiracy that framed him and exact the justice denied him by those who set him up.
Framed Cast & Characters
Joe Don Baker leads the cast as Ron Lewis, with Conny Van Dyke as Susan Barrett and John Marley as Sal Viccarrone. Directed by Phil Karlson; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Karlson
- Joe Don Baker as Ron Lewis
- Conny Van Dyke as Susan Barrett
- John Marley as Sal Viccarrone
- Gabriel Dell as Vince Greeson
Also Starring in Framed
· 20 more- Brock Peters Sam Perry
- Walter Brooke Sen. Tatum
- Red West Mallory
- Warren J. Kemmerling Morello
- Roy Jenson Haskins
- Hoke Howell Decker
- John Larch Bundy
- Paul Mantee Frank
- H.B. Haggerty Bickford
- Hunter von Leer Dewey
- Joshua Bryant Andrew Ney
- Lawrence Montaigne Deputy Allison
- Les Lannom Gary
- Michael Edwards Henchman (uncredited)
- Henry O. Arnold Lenny
- Lloyd Tatum Deputy Wilson
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- Al Hager Emmett
- Brenton Banks Jeremiah
- Ken Lester Big Jim
- Gary Gober Kenny
More from Phil Karlson
More films directed by Phil Karlson, best-rated first: Walking Tall, Ben, Hornets’ Nest and The Wrecking Crew.
Framed Plot Summary
What happens in Framed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ron Lewis, Joe Don Baker, a nightclub owner and gambler, returns home to Tennessee from a trip to Texas. As he pulls into his driveway, a deputy confronts him about a roadside shooting and roughs him up, which quickly escalates into a brutal fight that ends with the deputy dead and Lewis badly beaten. He is arrested for the deputy’s death, facing a grim future he never intended.
Corrupt cops, including a thieving sheriff, and unscrupulous lawyers ignore his claim of self-defense and railroad him into a prison sentence of up to ten years. His girlfriend, Susan Barrett, Conny Van Dyke, is sexually assaulted and warned not to assist his defense in any way.
Full summary
The whole story of Framed, scene by scene
Framed Box Office
Framed grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
Framed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Framed.
How Well Do You Know Framed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Ron Lewis's profession when the story begins?
Cars in Framed
15 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3.
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1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role -
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1974 Pontiac Catalina Important role
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Framed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Framed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Framed?
Framed runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Framed released?
Framed was released on August 1, 1975.
Who directed Framed?
Framed was directed by Phil Karlson.
More films by Phil Karlson Who is in the cast of Framed?
Framed stars Joe Don Baker as Ron Lewis, Conny Van Dyke as Susan Barrett and John Marley as Sal Viccarrone, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Framed make at the box office?
Framed grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Does Framed have a post-credit scene?
No. Framed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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