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Boxing Helena

  • 1993
  • 12
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Sherilyn Fenn and Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
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A surgeon becomes obsessed with the seductive woman he once was in an affair with. Refusing to accept that she has moved on, he amputates her limbs and holds her captive in his mansion.A surgeon becomes obsessed with the seductive woman he once was in an affair with. Refusing to accept that she has moved on, he amputates her limbs and holds her captive in his mansion.A surgeon becomes obsessed with the seductive woman he once was in an affair with. Refusing to accept that she has moved on, he amputates her limbs and holds her captive in his mansion.

  • Director
    • Jennifer Lynch
  • Writers
    • Philippe Caland
    • Jennifer Lynch
  • Stars
    • Julian Sands
    • Sherilyn Fenn
    • Bill Paxton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,253
    627
    • Director
      • Jennifer Lynch
    • Writers
      • Philippe Caland
      • Jennifer Lynch
    • Stars
      • Julian Sands
      • Sherilyn Fenn
      • Bill Paxton
    • 135User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Sherilyn Fenn and Julian Sands at an event for Boxing Helena (1993)
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    Sherilyn Fenn and Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn and Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn and Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Boxing Helena (1993)
    Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn and Julian Sands in Boxing Helena (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn in Boxing Helena (1993)

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    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Helena
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Ray O'Malley
    Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith
    • Dr. Alan Harrison
    Art Garfunkel
    Art Garfunkel
    • Dr. Lawrence Augustine
    Betsy Clark
    • Anne Garrett
    Nicolette Scorsese
    Nicolette Scorsese
    • Fantasy Lover…
    Meg Register
    • Marion Cavanaugh
    Bryan Smith
    • Russell
    Marla Levine
    • Patricia
    Kim Lentz
    • Nurse Diane
    Lloyd T. Williams
    • Sam the Clerk
    Carl Mazzocone Sr.
    Carl Mazzocone Sr.
    • Pastor
    Erik Shoaff
    • Uncle Charlie
    Lisa Oz
    Lisa Oz
    • Flower Shop Girl
    Ted Manson
    Ted Manson
    • Mailman
    Adele K. Schaeffer
    • Flashback Party Woman #1
    Amy Levin
    • Flashback Party Woman #2
    • Director
      • Jennifer Lynch
    • Writers
      • Philippe Caland
      • Jennifer Lynch
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    • Trivia
      Kim Basinger pulled out of the title role and was successfully sued for $9 million for violation of a verbal contract. Because of this, she was forced to declare bankruptcy. The award was overturned on appeal, and the case was settled out of court.
    • Goofs
      The main character has an English accent, even though neither of his parents (both of whom are heard speaking) do; the story takes place in America, and it is implied that he grew up there as well.
    • Quotes

      Helena: A woman is something soft; something warm when you feel her. When she's naked. When she's touched. Discovered. You see that things happen inside of her. She opens up. Sometimes a woman is sad. Sometimes she's angry. Helpless. Beautiful. Sometimes she's strong. She's still only that one woman. Talk to her - in deep whispers. Tell her what you're doing, what you see. Move slowly. Tell her you're inside of her. Tell her how it feels. Touch her. Use your tongue. Your breath. When she's about to come, she'll grab for you. But don't let her come. Make her wait. Tease her. Play with her. Make her feel. She may touch herself. She's so sensitive now. You can't be afraid. Take her. Take her.

    • Alternate versions
      This film originally was rated "NC-17" by the MPAA. The DVD contains 1 minute of sexually explicit footage that had to be cut for the "R" rating. The cut footage in the UNRATED DVD version is as follows:
      • When Nick fantasizes about Helena and Ray having sex, there is a view of most of Helena's butt in her thong underwear; Helena removing Ray's pants where and part of his bare butt is seen; Ray kissing up Helena's body where and one of her breasts is seen; and finally one last shot that shows Helena's breasts very briefly.
      • During Nick's sex scene with the fantasy woman while Helena watches, extra footage includes a scene with Nick behind the woman, then a shot of him thrusting into her, followed by several views of the woman's bare breasts.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Blue Chips/Midnight Cowboy/Reality Bites/The Critic/The Scent of Green Papaya (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You
      Performed by Cab Calloway

      Written by Russ Morgan (as R. Morgan), Larry Stock (as L. Stock), James Cavanaugh (as J. Cavanaugh)

      Courtesy of LaserLight Digital

      By Arrangement with Sounds of Film

    User reviews135

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    7/10
    Wicked
    This thriller is one of a kind. The story is compelling and interesting.

    "Boxing Helena" will lure you in, and once you are caught, cut off your limbs. This is a thriller with lots of depth and detail.

    The characters are interesting and well cut out. Each bringing lots to the story, and you can immerse yourself in the characters, because they are so well brought to life. Of course, the cast have a lot to do with this as well, and the casting was perfect for each role. The scenery in the movie works well, because it has that touch of personal space to it. It is not scary or dark sets, and it works well for the movie.

    The movie is not a gory or really scary one, but it will keep you thrilled with its sense of psychological dread. The story goes forward at a constant flow, never leaving you bored.

    "Boxing Helena" leaves you with something to ponder about once it has ended, and I like that in a movie, that means you actually got something for your money. I recommend that you give this movie a chance if you like a movie with some depth.
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    • paul_haakonsen
    • Feb 16, 2010

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 1993 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Boxing Hanna
    • Filming locations
      • 801 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Buckhead, Georgia, USA(Nick Cavanaugh's house)
    • Production company
      • Mainline Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,796,389
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $787,724
      • Sep 6, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,796,389
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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