A detective investigating a series of murders becomes involved with a woman who may be the culprit.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Al Pacino | ... | Det. Frank Keller | |
| Ellen Barkin | ... | Helen Cruger | |
| John Goodman | ... | Det. Sherman | |
| Michael Rooker | ... | Terry | |
| William Hickey | ... | Frank Keller Sr. | |
| Richard Jenkins | ... | Gruber | |
| Paul Calderon | ... | Serafino | |
| Gene Canfield | ... | Struk | |
| Larry Joshua | ... | Dargan | |
| John Spencer | ... | Lieutenant | |
| Christine Estabrook | ... | Gina Gallagher / Lonelyheart | |
| Barbara Baxley | ... | Miss Allen | |
| Patricia Barry | ... | Older Woman | |
| Mark Phelan | ... | Murdered Man | |
| Michael O'Neill | ... | Raymond Brown | |
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Frank Keller is a New York detective investigating a case of a serial killer who finds the victims through the lonely hearts column in newspapers. Keller falls in love with Helen, the main suspect in the case. Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>
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sex scene | title based on song | new york city | detective | seduction |Taglines:
Deception is dangerous. Desire is deadly. See more »Parents Guide:
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According to the DVD documentary, included in the final cut of the film is a scene where Al Pacino's character gets rudely bumped into on 5th Avenue while trying to court Ellen Barkin's character. According to director Harold Becker, this was an unscripted moment caused by a real New Yorker, and not an extra. Pacino incorporates the moment into his performance, and continues without missing a beat. See more »Goofs
(at around 1h 06 mins) When Helen says "Look, why don't you come over to my house tonight for dinner...'' you can clearly see Frank's right hand reaching for his right shoe to lace it. Then you see Frank's right knee when he is putting his leg down. See more »Quotes
Frank Keller Sr.: [a poem by Frank's mother written in 1934 while she was in high school] I live alone within myself, like a hut within the woods; I keep my heart high upon the shelf, barren of other goods; I need another's arms to reach for it, and place it where it belongs. I need another's touch and smile, to fill my hut with songs.See more »
Alternate Versions
DVD features three deleted scenes; however, the scenes featuring Lorraine Bracco are not included. The deleted scenes are as follows:- Keller talking to a man about his dogs on the street.
- Keller and comrades visiting a black family's apartment.
- Keller and Helen at a restaurant.
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15 September 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$19,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$10,017,840, 17 September 1989Gross USA:
$58,571,513Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$110,879,513Company Credits
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I've watched it many times and never get tired of it. "Sea of Love" is one of few films where Al Pacino is very sexy, and it is adds to the film's many pleasures. The rest of them are - well constructed story of a New York Homicide cop (Pacino) attracted to a mysterious blond woman with a charming crooked grin (Ellen Barkin - talented, sexy and underrated actress) who may or may not be a serial killer. The chemistry between Pacino and Barkin is powerful and undeniable and the love scenes between them are among the best and most memorable ever filmed. John Goodman is very good as Pacino's partner and friend and yes I love the soundtrack and the title song.