Heart (1987 film)


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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.

Heart
Directed byJames Lemmo
Written by
Produced byRandy Jurgensen
Starring
CinematographyJacek Laskus
Edited byLarry Marinelli
Music by

Production
company

Trans Atlantic Entertainment

Distributed byNew World Pictures

Release date

  • November 1987

Running time

90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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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

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  • 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

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