Heart (1987 film)

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

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.

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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.

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