Homeboy (1988)

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... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Seresin

Writer:

Mickey Rourke

Stars:

Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, Debra Feuer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mickey Rourke	...	Johnny Walker
Christopher Walken	...	Wesley Pendergass
Debra Feuer	...	Ruby
Thomas Quinn	...	Lou
Kevin Conway	...	Grazziano
Antony Alda	...	Ray
Jon Polito	...	Moe Fingers
Bill Slayton	...	Bill
David Albert Taylor	...	Cannonball (as David Taylor)
Joseph Ragno	...	Cotten's Trainer
Matthew Lewis	...	Cotten
Willy DeVille	...	Moe's Bodyguard
Rubén Blades	...	Doctor
Sam Gray	...	Barber
Dondre Whitfield	...	Billy Harrison

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

boxing | boxer | boxing match | new jersey | prize fighter | 

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Taglines:

Everything In His Life Is A Fight

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

A hallgatag bunyós

Filming Locations:

Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

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.

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Soundtracks

"I Want to Love You Baby"
Performed by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson
Courtesy of Charly Records International A.P.S.

User Reviews

A great boxing film with emotion that rivals that of Raging Bull's.

Homeboy is a fantastic film. Not only is it one of my favourite boxing films, it is also one of my favourite films in general. It is about Johnny Walker, a down-and out boxer who has just recently moved into a sea-side resort. Upon arriving, he falls in love with Ruby, a carnival owner who shares a lot in common with Johnny, who it appears Johnny is fighting for.

Johnny, who is played by Mickey Rourke, also befriends Wesley Pendergrass (Christopher Walken). Wesley and Johnny form a strong friendship, and it's Rourke's idolisation of Wesley that intriges me. Wesley wants to use Johnny, and half-way through the film he asks Johnny for a favour. Johnny has to choose between the love of Ruby (Debra Feuer)or the friendship of Wesley.

Rourke and Walken give excellent performances and Debra Feur gives quite an exceptional performances as well. The music, by Eric Clapton, provides the film with deep emotion.

People have slated this film and I really cannot see why. I give this film 10/10.