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Homeboy (1988)

Homeboy (1988)
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Johnny Walker (Mickey Rourke) is a punch-drunk and alcoholic cowboy pugilist who gives boxing one last shot in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He meets Wesley Pendergrass (Christopher Walken), the smooth-talking hood who tries to talk Johnny into helping in the heist of a jewelry store. Johnny considers the offer but elects to enter the ring to help Ruby (Debra Feuer) and her financially troubled arcade with the prize money. He agrees to the bout despite the fact that a blow to his fractured temple bone could kill him. Music is provided by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Seresin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Homeboy

Johnny Walker (Mickey Rourke) is a punch-drunk and alcoholic cowboy pugilist who gives boxing one last shot in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He meets Wesley Pendergrass (Christopher Walken), the smooth-talking hood who tries to talk Johnny into helping in the heist of a jewelry store. Johnny considers the offer but elects to enter the ring to help Ruby (Debra Feuer) and her financially troubled arcade with the prize money. He agrees to the bout despite the fact that a blow to his fractured temple bone could kill him. Music is provided by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Seresin
Writer(s):
Edwin Cook
Producer(s):
Elliott Kastner, Alan Marshall
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence, Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Brief Nudity, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Drama
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    John and Carol G.

    If you like quirky off beat films where character portrayal is the tail that wags the dog then this is for you. While I am sure it won't appeal to everyone if you like Mickey Rourke and Christopher Walken you will not be disappointed.

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    Daniel B.

    The main benefit of this film is to watch (if you are a Rourke fan) Mickey Rourke play an incautious stumblebum prizefighter with no financial or intellectual reserves whatever. As with most Rourke roles, one watches him slough and struggle his way through an amoral wasteland of takers and users. Rourke performance is uneven and his character is both a violent and a touching man who is most often simply lost in the muddle of his own future-less life. While this is not a good film, it is also not a bad film by any means and, for Rourke fans, worth watching.

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    Jamie P.

    If you're a Mickey fan, this is a must see. An unusual film, about loss and redemption. Also a peek into the fight game, he was so into at the time. And a real time warp, for me.

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