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More of a rambling character study than a traditional boxing movie, Homeboy flows from one digression to another as the audience spends time with Johnny Walker (Rourke), a punch-drunk pugilist who continues to plug along in the ring, despite the fact he should have hung up his gloves long ago.
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Homeboy 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.
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Feb 6, 2013 · Also, the end is hasty crap. Though the supporting cast does a great job, the love story (which unfortunately is the core) falls flat, and neither character in the relationship is likeable or engaging enough to resuscitate it on their own.
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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 b...
•Mickey Rourke as Johnny Walker
•Christopher Walken as Wesley Pendergass
•Debra Feuer as Ruby
•Thomas Quinn as Lou
•Kevin Conway as Grazziano
•Antony Alda as Ray
Homeboy 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.
Watch Now. Homeboy (1988) R 08/24/1988 (US) Drama 1h 56m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. Some people live life blow by blow. Overview. 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.
A simple self-destructive drifter and tough small-time boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, Ruby, but also befriends a sleazy friendly...
