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Homeboy (1988)

R 116 min  -  Drama | Romance | Sport  -   15 September 1988 (USA)
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Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Seresin

Writer:

Mickey Rourke, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken and Debra Feuer
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Homeboy -- Johnny Walker, a battered, burned-out small-time boxer, hopelessly falls in love with Ruby, and is befriended by a narcissistic, two-bit hoodlum, which completes the doomed triangle. Homeboy -- Johnny Walker, a battered, burned-out small-time boxer, hopelessly falls in love with Ruby, and is befriended by a narcissistic, two-bit hoodlum, which completes the doomed triangle.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mickey Rourke ...
Christopher Walken ...
Debra Feuer Debra Feuer ...
Ruby
Thomas Quinn Thomas Quinn ...
Lou
Kevin Conway ...
Grazziano
Antony Alda Antony Alda ...
Ray
Jon Polito ...
Bill Slayton Bill Slayton ...
Bill
David Albert Taylor David Albert Taylor ...
Cannonball (as David Taylor)
Joseph Ragno Joseph Ragno ...
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Matthew Lewis Matthew Lewis ...
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Willy DeVille ...
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Rubén Blades ...
Sam Gray Sam Gray ...
Barber
Dondre Whitfield ...
Billy Harrison
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Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well. Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>  

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Plot Keywords:

Boxing | Boxer | One Word Title | Boxing Match | Male Female Relationship  | See more »

Taglines:

Forget Rocky, This Is The Real Thing See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A hallgatag bunyós See more »

Filming Locations:

Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA See more »

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Cinema International See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Homeboy is the first film written by Mickey Rourke. He credited as "Sir" Eddie Cook. Other films which are written by Mickey Rourke are also credited like that. See more »

Soundtracks

"Call Me If You Need Me"
Performed by Magic Sam See more »