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Homeboy is a american film of genre Drama directed by Michael Seresin released in USA on 24 august 1988 with Mickey Rourke
Homeboy (1988)
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Add to a movie listHomeboy is a 1988 drama film, directed by Michael Seresin. It was written by and stars Mickey Rourke in the role of self-destructive cowboy/boxer Johnny Walker. Christopher Walken also stars as Walker's slightly corrupt promoter, who encourages him to fight whilst hiding from him the fact that one more punch in the wrong place would kill him. The film was released on DVD on September 1, 2009.
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Johnny Walker (Mickey Rourke) is a down-and-out boxer with brain damage who has recently moved into a sea-side resort. He falls in love with Ruby, a carnival owner who has a lot in common with Johnny. He also befriends Wesley Pendergrass (Christopher Walken), a corrupt promoter. Wesley and Johnny form a strong friendship, and it's clear that Johnny comes to idolize Wesley who wants to use Johnny as muscle in a robbery and asks for his help. Johnny has to choose between the love of Ruby (Debra Feuer) or the friendship of Wesley.Actors
Mickey Rourke
(Johnny Walker)
Christopher Walken
(Wesley Pendergass)
Debra Feuer
(Ruby)
Kevin Conway
(Grazziano)
Tom Quinn
(Lou)
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