1987 film directed by James Lemmo
Heart Directed by James Lemmo Written by Produced by Randy Jurgensen Starring Cinematography Jacek Laskus Edited by Larry Marinelli Music by Production company
Trans Atlantic Entertainment
Distributed by New World Pictures Release date
Running time
90 minutes Country United States Language English
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 .
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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