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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Tom Sierchio (written by)
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Release Date:
12 February 1993 (USA) more
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Plot:
All of Caroline's boyfriends seem to leave her or cheat on her. On her way home from work two men try to rape Caroline... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins more
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(2 articles)
Seven Pounds Vs. Untamed Heart
 (From The AV Club. 22 December 2008, 10:57 AM, PST)

Slater Rejects Plea Bargain
 (From WENN. 15 July 2005)

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Tomei shines in touching romance about the working class more (70 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Christian Slater ... Adam

Marisa Tomei ... Caroline

Rosie Perez ... Cindy
Kyle Secor ... Howard

Willie Garson ... Patsy
James Cada ... Bill #1
Gary Groomes ... Bill #2
Claudia Wilkens ... Mother Camilla
Pat Clemons ... Sister Helen
Lotis Key ... Nun
Vanessa Hart ... Nun
Charley Bartlett ... Young Adam

Vincent Kartheiser ... Orphan Boy
Wendy Feder ... Orphange Nurse
Nancy Marvy ... Caroline's Mom
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Also Known As:
The Baboon Heart (USA) (working title)
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102 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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A hot property before it went into production, stars like Geena Davis, Demi Moore and Brad Pitt were all vying for roles. Madonna had been particularly interested in the film, lobbying hard for Jason Patric to land the male lead. However, she finally quit trying when the studio decided to go with William Baldwin instead, although ironically Christian Slater has the part in the finished film. more
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Continuity: When Caroline retrieves the third package of cigarettes for Howard from the vending machine, she has the first two packages in her left hand. She turns and walks over to Cindy to hand her the key to the machine, and the cigarettes in her left hand are gone. more
Quotes:
Adam: I am not very good with people. more
Movie Connections:
References "Candid Camera" (1960/I) more
Soundtrack:
JAMES CONNOLLY more

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Tomei shines in touching romance about the working class, 10 July 2003
Author: Amy Adler from Toledo, Ohio

Young, outgoing waitress Caroline (Marisa Tomei) still lives at home with her parents and younger brother. Although she has had her heart broken numerous times, she has not become cynical about love. Adam (Christian Slater) is a busboy at the same restaurant as Caroline; he is, however, a shy recluse who doesn't relate to people very well. Yet, when a crisis occurs, it is Adam who comes to Caroline's rescue. For the first time, she sees him in a different light and they begin a loving relationship. Caroline is finally experiencing the happiness she deserves and Adam is opening his life to someone else. Still, something from Adam's past comes forward to haunt them. Will they find a happy ending?

This is an extremely touching and humorous love story about working-class people. The movie has many candid scenes about restaurant life and the people who work there. Also, Tomei gives a sweet, irresistible performance that warms the heart. Although one may need a kleenex or two before the film is over, its loving atmosphere will remain with the viewer for a long time. Recommended for everyone searching for a film to provide a feel-good-about-life day at the movies.

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