A simple self-destructive drifter and tough small-time boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, Ruby, but also befriends a sleazy friendly criminal, Wesley, who's planning a big score.
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| Mickey Rourke | ... |
Johnny Walker
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| Christopher Walken | ... |
Wesley Pendergass
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| Debra Feuer | ... |
Ruby
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Thomas Quinn | ... |
Lou
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| Kevin Conway | ... |
Grazziano
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| Antony Alda | ... |
Ray
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Moe Fingers
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Bill Slayton | ... |
Bill
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David Albert Taylor | ... |
Cannonball
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| Joseph Ragno | ... |
Cotten's Trainer
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Matthew Lewis | ... |
Cotten
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| Willy DeVille | ... |
Moe's Bodyguard
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| Rubén Blades | ... |
Doctor
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Sam Gray | ... |
Barber
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| Dondré T. Whitfield | ... |
Billy Harrison
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| Theo Caesar | ... |
Street Tough
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| Anthony Means | ... |
Street Tough
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Jimmy Dupree | ... |
Hurricane
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| Michael Buffer | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Marty Denkin | ... |
Referee
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Larry Hazzard Sr. | ... |
Referee
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Morty Storm | ... |
Em-Cee
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| Gianna Palminteri | ... |
Phyllis
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Jeanne Daly | ... |
Melanie
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| Jonathan Freeman | ... |
Hotel Room Man
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Liz Trepel | ... |
Hotel Room Woman
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| Gloria Irizarry | ... |
Hotel Maid
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| Jack Lotz | ... |
Coffee Shop Customer
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Jimmy Archer | ... |
Coffee Shop Customer
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Al Braverman | ... |
Coffee Shop Customer
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Stu Black | ... |
Commentator
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Sheila Gray | ... |
Luna Park Assistant
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Sol Frieder | ... |
Hassidic Diamond Cutter
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Lenny Mancini | ... |
Cornerman
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Charles Prior | ... |
Cornerman
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José Morales | ... |
Cuban Boxer
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Cordelia González | ... |
Cuban Boxer's Wife
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| Gavin O'Connor | ... |
Rookie Cop
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Nick Ballo | ... |
Luna Park Drunk
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| Stephen Baldwin | ... |
Luna Park Drunk
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Lydia Hannibal | ... |
Cameo Bar Woman
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Patience Moore | ... |
Moe's Girlfriend
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Julie Janney | ... |
Waitress
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Iran Barkley | ... |
Roscoe
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Carmen Grazziano | ... |
Roscoe's Trainer
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Van Holmes | ... |
Fighter
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Nicholas De Cegli | ... |
Pimp
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Thomas Patti | ... |
Franzelli
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Angel Sindo | ... |
Sparring Partner
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Buster Drayton | ... |
Sparring Partner
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James Walsh | ... |
Fighter
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Guido Innacelli | ... |
Fat Heckler
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Lenny La Paglia | ... |
Fight Second
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Michael Sessa | ... |
Crowd Bigmouth
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Marty Storm | ... |
Em-Cee
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Martin Jaksa | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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| Nick Pernice | ... |
Boxing Fan (uncredited)
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Laine Lassattor Ross | ... |
Towel Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Seresin | ||
Written by
| Mickey Rourke | ... | (written by) (as Eddie Cook) |
| Mickey Rourke | ... | (earlier screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Jayne Kachmer | ... | associate producer |
| Elliott Kastner | ... | producer |
| Alan Marshall | ... | producer |
Music by
| Eric Clapton | ||
| Michael Kamen | ||
Cinematography by
| Gale Tattersall | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ray Lovejoy | ||
Editorial Department
| David Beesley | ... | assistant editor |
| Jaime Estrada Torres | ... | assistant editor (as Jaime Estrada) |
| Leonard Green | ... | assistant editor |
| Simon Harris | ... | assistant editor |
| Emily Paine | ... | associate editor |
| Jay Rabinowitz | ... | assistant editor |
| Chantal Ribeiro | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Adrian Smith | ... | assistant editor |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor: Technicolor |
Casting By
| Mary Colquhoun | ||
Production Design by
| Brian Morris | ||
Art Direction by
| Wynn Thomas | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ted Glass | ||
Costume Design by
| Richard Shissler | ||
Makeup Department
| Ken Diaz | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Sharon Ilson | ... | key makeup artist (as Sharon Ilson Reed) |
| Anthony Sorrentino | ... | key hair stylist |
| Michael Maddi | ... | prosthetic makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Clayton Townsend | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Adler | ... | second assistant director |
| Randy N. Barbee | ... | dga trainee (as Randy Barbee) |
| Lewis Gould | ... | first assistant director |
| Nelson Cabrera | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| David H. Allen | ... | assistant props (as David Allen) |
| Tommy Allen | ... | property master (as Tom Allen) |
| Jane Asch | ... | scenic chargeperson (as Jane Kastenbaum-Asch) |
| Martin Bernstein | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ann Edgeworth | ... | assistant props |
| Charles H. Furey | ... | set builder (as Charles Furey) |
| Gerard J. Furey | ... | set builder (as Gerard Furey) |
| Joseph Garzero | ... | stand-by scenic |
| Harold Horn | ... | set builder |
| Jacqueline Jacobson Scarfo | ... | assistant decorator (as Jackie Jacobson) |
| Judie Juracek | ... | scenic (as Judie A. Juracek) |
| Robin Koenig | ... | set dresser |
| Edward L. McMillan | ... | key set builder (as Edward McMillan) |
| Ed Newins Jr. | ... | construction grip (as Ed Newins) |
| Buster Pile | ... | set builder (as Eugene Pile) |
| Scott Rosenstock | ... | lead dresser |
| Steve Rosse | ... | set dresser |
| Pam Stevens | ... | art department assistant |
| Keith Wall | ... | set dresser |
| Robert L. Wood Sr. | ... | construction grip (as Robert Wood) |
| Brick Mason | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alper | ... | sound mixer |
| Robert C. Dearberg | ... | dialogue editor (as Bob Dearberg) |
| John Falcini | ... | re-recording assistant mixer |
| Eddy Joseph | ... | sound editor |
| Ray Merrin | ... | re-recording assistant mixer |
| David Perry | ... | sound trainee |
| Bill Rowe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Schmetterling | ... | boom operator (as Andy Schmetterling) |
| Daryl Jordan | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Russell Berg | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Paul Bucossi | ... | stunt person |
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunt person |
| Cliff Cudney | ... | stunt person |
| Daniel Dod | ... | stunt person |
| Norman Douglass | ... | stunt person (as Norman Douglas) |
| Andy Duppin | ... | stunt person |
| Anthoney Ellis | ... | stunt person |
| Roy Farfel | ... | stunt person |
| Kathy N. Flusk | ... | stunt person (as Katherine Flusk) |
| Jeffrey Lee Gibson | ... | stunt person (as Jeffery Lee Gibson) |
| Peter Hock | ... | stunt person |
| Jim Lovelett | ... | stunt person (as James Lovelett) |
| Harry Madsen | ... | stunt person |
| Phil Neilson | ... | stunt person |
| Hugh Aodh O'Brien | ... | stunt person (as Hugh O'Brien) |
| Sandy Richman | ... | stunt person |
| Michael Russo | ... | stunt person |
| Ric Wagner | ... | stunt person |
| Webster Whinery | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Lisa Dalton | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Bloor | ... | supervising electrician |
| Michael Bonvillain | ... | electrician |
| Keith Bunting | ... | grip |
| Don Cerrone | ... | key grip |
| James Donahue | ... | best boy (as Jim Donahue) |
| Ken Ferris | ... | camera operator |
| Haddon Hufford | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael Hunold | ... | electrician |
| Frederick Iannone | ... | first assistant camera (as Fred Iannone) |
| Roger Kimpton | ... | grip |
| Dennis J. Lootens | ... | electrician (as Dennis Lootens) |
| Michael C. Price | ... | generator operator (as Michael Price) |
| Charles Quinlivan | ... | grip (as Charlie Quinliven) |
| Chris Rosen | ... | electrician |
| Constance Sawyer | ... | electrician (as Connie Sawyer) |
| Jamie Silverstein | ... | electrician |
| Josh Spring | ... | grip |
| Brian P. Stoll | ... | camera trainee (as Brian Stoll) |
| Michael Trim | ... | chief electrician |
| Jeffery J. Tufano | ... | assistant camera |
| Dudley J. Voll | ... | second assistant camera (as Dudley Voll) |
| Paul Wachter | ... | best boy grip |
| Lynne Warberg | ... | unit stills photographer |
Casting Department
| Louis DiGiaimo | ... | extras casting (as Lou DiGiamo) |
| Joe Francis | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maureen Hogan | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Laurie Johnson | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Ellen Lutter | ... | wardrobe |
| Ed Post | ... | designer: boxing attire |
| Hilary Rosenfeld | ... | costumes: Mr. Walken |
Location Management
| Bruce Devan | ... | location coordinator |
| Jeff Flach | ... | assistant location coordinator |
Music Department
| Clive Barrett | ... | music editor (as Clive Barret) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist |
| Stephen Chase | ... | music engineer |
| Eric Clapton | ... | music performer |
| Robin Clarke | ... | music editor |
| Nathan East | ... | music performer |
| Steve Ferrone | ... | music performer |
| Lorraine Francis | ... | music engineer |
| Michael Kamen | ... | music performer |
| Ben Kape | ... | music engineer |
| Fraser Kennedy | ... | music supervisor |
| Jeremy Wheatley | ... | music engineer |
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Robin Squibb | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James Giblin | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Michael Boonstra | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Frank Buisson | ... | assistant: Mr. Rourke |
| Terry Claybon | ... | boxing choreographer / trainer: Mickey Rourke |
| Dermot Conley | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Cremo | ... | production assistant |
| Chris Eilenstine | ... | craft service |
| Christopher Eilenstine | ... | craft service |
| Peter Govey | ... | titles and opticals |
| Greg Hale | ... | production assistant (as Gregory Hale) |
| Dolly Hall | ... | production office assistant |
| James Kadonoff | ... | production assistant |
| Tina Klein | ... | production office assistant (as Tina Klien) |
| Paul Kramer | ... | production assistant |
| Steven Krietzberg | ... | craft service (as Steven Kreitzberg) |
| Jack Moorehead | ... | production auditor (as Jack Moorhead) |
| Denise Pinckley | ... | production office coordinator |
| Winkie Powers | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Pulido | ... | production assistant |
| Itaka Schlubach | ... | assistant: Mr. Seresin and Mr. Marshall (as Itaka Schlubach-Hicks) |
| Jean-Paul Seresin | ... | production assistant (as Jean Paul Seresin) |
| Päivi T. Suvilehto | ... | assistant: Mr. Kastner (as Paivi Suvilehto) |
| Tony Trimarco | ... | assistant auditor |
| Jason Watt | ... | intern: Elliott Kastner |
| Keith E. Cooper | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| David Lanphier Jr. | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert Shaw | ... | assistant: Elliott Kastner (uncredited) |
| Fred Tepper | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Johnny Doyan | ... | from Mickey to (as Johnny 'Bad News' Doyan) |
| James Ware | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Braveworld (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Carolco (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Europa Vision (1989) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sandrews (1989) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- TriStar Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 111 Pictures (2006) (World-wide)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (1991) (Germany) (tv)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS) (For I.V.E.)
- Belgische Radio en Televisie (BRTN) (1991) (Belgium) (tv) (BRTN1)
- Braveworld (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- CNR Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Future Film (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- International Video Entertainment (IVE) (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Look Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Nordisk Film (2010) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Norstar Home Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- OFDb Filmworks (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- OFDb Filmworks (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paco Pictures (2007) (Italy) (video)
- Palace Entertainment Corporation (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Shout Select (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Shout! Factory (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Showtime Video (1990) (Finland) (VHS)
- TV3 (1992) (Finland) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (video)
- Veronica Omroep Organisatie (1994) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1988) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- All the Sparring Partners at the Broadway Gym (special thanks)
- Cannon Elstree Studios (re-recorded at)
- Joe Dunton Cameras America (Arriflex supplied by)
- Lee Lighting America (lighting equipment)
- Live Home Video (VHS package design)
- New Jersey Film Commission (the producers would like to thank: for their help in making this motion picture possible)
- Rank Film Laboratories (release prints)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Spartan Sporting Goods (boxing equipment supplied by)
- Technicolor (color)
- The Berkeley Carteret Hotel (the producers would like to thank: for their help in making this motion picture possible)
- The Caterers Inc. (catering)
- The Charlotte Dinger Collection (carousel art from)
- The People of Asbury Park (the producers would like to thank: for their help in making this motion picture possible)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Johnny Walker is a drifting cowboy and boxer on the path of self-destruction. He's tough, with a very short fuse, and has a habit of spitting on people who give him trouble, but he's also nice, very shy and simple-minded and he seems to be suffering from a brain injury caused by the years of fighting that's getting worse. He's in love with a nice cute no-nonsense girl Ruby, who owns and runs a small amusement park at the local beach, but he cannot get himself to tell her that. He's also getting too old to keep on boxing, but it's the only thing he knows how to do, even though it will probably kill him. Wesley Pendergass, a friendly slimy pompous street-smart small-time criminal befriends him and introduces him to his own street philosophy as well as the big score he's planning. Can Johnny stop himself before he finally goes over the edge? |
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| Taglines | Some people live life blow by blow. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Homeboy is the first film written by Mickey Rourke. He credited as "Sir" Eddie Cook. Other films which are written by Mickey Rourke are also credited like that. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Rewind This! (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Call Me If You Need Me See more » |
| Quotes |
Wesley Pendergass:
Hey, John, you know, this whole place used to be covered by big fucking dinosaurs that were all over the place. They all disappeared, thousands of them. You know where they went? As time went by, they started to shrink. They got smaller. Smaller, and they started to grow wings. And they flew away, and now nobody knows where they are. That's a true story. See more » |