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Homeboy

1988-08-24 · 116 min · ★ 5.1

Drama

Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well.

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Directors
Michael Seresin
Production companies
Cinema International, Palisades Entertainment Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mickey RourkeMickey RourkeJohnny Walker
Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenWesley Pendergass
Jon PolitoJon PolitoMoe Fingers
Debra FeuerRuby
Antony AldaAntony AldaRay
Thomas QuinnThomas QuinnLou
Kevin ConwayKevin ConwayGrazziano
Rubén BladesRubén BladesDoctor
Willy DeVilleWilly DeVilleMoe's bodyguard
Michael BufferMichael BufferRing Announcer
Joseph RagnoJoseph RagnoCotten's Trainer
Stephen BaldwinStephen BaldwinLuna Park Drunk
Cordelia GonzálezCordelia GonzálezCuban Boxer's Wife
Bill SlaytonBill
David TaylorCannonball
Matthew LewisCotten
Sam GrayBarber
Dondré WhitfieldDondré WhitfieldStreet Tough
Teddy AbnerStreet Tough
Anthony MeansStreet Tough

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