Heart (1987 film)

Heart is a 1987 American independent 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
Produced byRandy Jurgensen
Written by
  • James Lemmo
  • Randy Jurgensen
Starring
Music by
CinematographyJacek Laskus
Edited byLarry Marinelli
Production
company
Trans Atlantic Entertainment
Distributed byNew World Pictures
Release date
  • November 1987 (1987-11)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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
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