A waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster for these fated lovers.
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Cast
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| Christian Slater | ... | Adam | |
| Marisa Tomei | ... | Caroline | |
| Rosie Perez | ... | Cindy | |
| Kyle Secor | ... | Howard | |
| Willie Garson | ... | Patsy | |
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James Cada | ... | Bill #1 |
| Gary Groomes | ... | Bill #2 | |
| Claudia Wilkens | ... | Mother Camilla | |
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Pat Clemons | ... | Sister Helen |
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Lotis Key | ... | Nun |
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Vanessa Hart | ... | Nun |
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Charley Bartlett | ... | Young Adam |
| Vincent Kartheiser | ... | Orphan Boy | |
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Wendy Feder | ... | Orphange Nurse |
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Nancy Marvy | ... | Caroline's Mom |
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Caroline has not had much luck in love. Boyfriends seem to either leave her or cheat on her. Then she meets a shy, introverted man at work named Adam. When leaving work one day, two men attack her. Adam comes to her rescue. Unfortunately, retaliation by the attackers sends Adam to the hospital where he finds out he has a diseased heart. Adam is an orphan and was told he had a baboon's heart. He refuses a transplant, as he believes his love for Caroline is contained in his damaged heart. Before tragedy can strike, they have a passionate but brief romance. Adam opens up to Caroline and he, in turn, heals her broken heart. Written by msdebello@aol.com
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He doesn't make sense. She doesn't make sense. Together they make sense.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some strong language and violence, and for sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 February 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$7,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$4,125,556, 15 February 1993Gross USA:
$18,898,806Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$18,898,806Company Credits
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Written by P. Aronsson / Maxi Berhanu (as M. Berhanu) / Freweyni 'Efti' Teclehaimanot (as F. Teclehaimanot) and Midi Berhanu (as M. Berhanu)
Performed by Midi, Maxi & Efti
Courtesy of Habana Music Entertainment and Columbia Records, By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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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. See more »Goofs
At the end, when Caroline and Adam reach his house, she goes to get out of the car and unlocks the door twice. See more »Alternate Versions
The March 2019 U.S. Blu-ray release and Vudu Streaming have the European version with the topless scene. See more »Soundtracks
Bad Bad BoysWritten by P. Aronsson / Maxi Berhanu (as M. Berhanu) / Freweyni 'Efti' Teclehaimanot (as F. Teclehaimanot) and Midi Berhanu (as M. Berhanu)
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As the german title says this is Real Love. I never saw a film with such a believable and strong relationship. And I am happy that this film introduced Marisa Tomei to me, my all time favourite actress. This is her second best performance (the best she did in Unhook The Stars which should have get her the oscar which she actually got for My Cousine Vinnie. I am still wondering why!).
I really hope that she will have equal roles in the near future that will bring her more response from the audience who only seem to recognize cuties as Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts who are always playing the same characters over and over again. Of course all actors are great in this film but Marisa stands out.
If there are some people out there who gave up believing in real love then watch this film. I did give up believing but now I know that one time I will find it too.