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A private eye, a crime lord, and a cheating heart collide in a noir-soaked tangle.

FRAME UP BLUES

1990 · 1h 35m · NR · Crime / Thriller

A crime lord offers him a job to catch his cheating wife in the act. The only problem is Finch falls for the woman (Roberta Bizeau). As well as having troubles with his ex-girlfriend/manager, being set up for a murder, & trying to figure out who done it.

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What is Frame Up Blues about?

Frame Up Blues is a 1990 crime thriller film directed by Josée Dayan about a private investigator hired by a crime lord to catch his wife in the act, only to fall for her and find himself framed for murder.

Details & Specs
Director
Josée Dayan
Writers
Robert Geoffrion, Laurence B. Lemaire
Release
1990
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Frame Up Blues, La danse du scorpion (original title)

Why Cult

Private Eye Twist

Finch Palmer is hired to tail a crime lord’s wife but winds up falling for his mark, making for a classic noir dilemma.

Framed for Murder

The protagonist isn’t just juggling romance—he’s set up for a murder he didn’t commit, keeping the suspense tight.

Tangled Relationships

With an ex-girlfriend doubling as his manager and a dangerous new liaison, Finch's personal life is as messy as his caseload.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frame Up Blues about? +

Frame Up Blues follows Finch Palmer, a private investigator hired by a crime lord to catch his cheating wife, only to fall for her and get framed for murder.

When was Frame Up Blues released? +

Frame Up Blues was released in 1990.

Who directed Frame Up Blues? +

Josée Dayan directed Frame Up Blues.

How long is Frame Up Blues? +

Frame Up Blues has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Frame Up Blues? +

Frame Up Blues is a crime and thriller film.

Where can I watch Frame Up Blues? +

Frame Up Blues is available to stream on SassyFlix.