Heart (1987 film)
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| Directed by | James Lemmo |
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| Produced by | Randy Jurgensen |
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| Cinematography | Jacek Laskus |
| Edited by | Larry Marinelli |
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Production company | Trans Atlantic Entertainment |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Heart is a 1987 American sports drama film directed by James Lemmo (in his directorial debut), from a screenplay by Lemmo and Randy Jurgensen, who also produced the film. It stars Brad Davis, Jesse Doran, Steve Buscemi, Frank Adu, Sam Gray, Billy Costello, and Frances Fisher.
Plot
A punch-drunk boxer is set up as an easy win for an up-and-coming young boxer in this melodrama. The highlight of the film is the performance of Steve Buscemi as the oily, mob-connected fight promoter Nicky. Eddie (Brad Davis) is the addle-brained boxer Nicky hangs out to dry for quick money.
Cast
- Brad Davis as Eddie
- Frances Fisher as Jeannie
- Steve Buscemi as Nicky
- Frank Adu as Buddy
- Jesse Doran as Diddy
- Sam Gray as Leo
- Billy Costello as Manuella
- Saoul Mamby as First Opponent
- Daniel O'Shea as Joey
- Joseph Dolphin as Ames
- F.L. Schmidlapp as Freddie
- Robert Mathias as Tino
- Lance Davis as Jerry
- Peter Carew as Matty
- Anthony Bishop as Mr. Arturo
- Lisa Ellex as Rosa
- Tony Lip as Max
- Lynn Weaver as Peach
See also
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Categories:
- 1987 films
- 1987 directorial debut films
- 1987 drama films
- 1987 independent films
- 1980s sports drama films
- American boxing films
- American independent films
- American sports drama films
- New World Pictures films
- 1980s English-language films
- Films directed by James Lemmo
- 1980s American films
- 1980s American film stubs