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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Title: Untamed Heart (1993)
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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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Adam: That I'm not allowed to stick knives in my stomach.
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(uncredited)
Performed by Black 47
Music & Lyrics by Larry Kirwan
Courtesy of Starry Plough Music (BMI)
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To help her with her Minneapolis accent, Marisa Tomei asked that her driver be a native of the city. The first driver was sacked when she found out that he was from New Jersey, as was the second one when it transpired that he was originally from Texas. See more »Goofs
When Caroline watches Adam put his sweater on he has nothing on underneath it. When she goes in to talk to him moments later, he has an undershirt sticking out from underneath the sweater, but as he was putting it on you could see he put both the sweater and undershirt on together. See more »Quotes
Caroline: What did the doctor say?Adam: That I'm not allowed to stick knives in my stomach.
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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
JAMES CONNOLLY(uncredited)
Performed by Black 47
Music & Lyrics by Larry Kirwan
Courtesy of Starry Plough Music (BMI)
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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.