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
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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:
The Baboon Heart See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$7,500,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$18,899,204Company Credits
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Caroline: Mmm. That's the first time I heard you say my name. It sounded... nice.
Adam: Would you like to listen to my records Caroline?... Caroline.
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Written by Cliff Owens and Jesse Hollis
Performed by Brook Benton
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets, A division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.
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The North Stars game that Adam and Caroline attend was Game 4 of the 1991/92 Stanley Cup playoffs. See more »Goofs
On Caroline's first day back to work after she was attacked, she tells her brother to pick her up at 2a.m. Yet later that night she tells Adam that she always knows she got good tips if come 3a.m. her sugar jars are empty. See more »Quotes
Adam: Do you like music, Caroline?Caroline: Mmm. That's the first time I heard you say my name. It sounded... nice.
Adam: Would you like to listen to my records Caroline?... Caroline.
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Alternate Versions
A scene where Marisa Tomei took off her brassiere was re-shot at a different angle. The scene from the front showing her topless was only for broadcast on European television. However, the front topless has been viewed in the United States. So Comcast Cable must be running European versions even though USA version was supposed to be PG-13-rated. See more »Soundtracks
This Time Of The YearWritten by Cliff Owens and Jesse Hollis
Performed by Brook Benton
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets, A division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.
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"Untamed Heart" is an absolutely touching tear-jerker romance. Every once in a while, I just want to find a movie that allows me to let go and just cry. This is definitely one for the records. The chemistry between Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei is so strong that you just can't help but believe these two people actually care about one-another. Marisa Tomei as Caroline, a waitress that seems to work all hours of the night and Christian Slater as Adam, her quiet, secret admirer dishwasher with a heart problem. Throw in Rosie Perez as Caroline's smart-ass best friend and what more could you ask for? These characters have such depth that, even though the plot is a bit predictable, you feel so much for them and by the end, you will be reduced to tears. I still tear up every time I see this movie. The perfect film for any sap with a taste for sentiment. It will always have a special place in my heart. A romance to go down in movie history. 9/10!