Homeboy

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Homeboy

"Some people live life blow by blow."

1988

1h 56m

5.1(54 votes)

Drama

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Mickey Rourke

Johnny Walker

Christopher Walken

Wesley Pendergass

Jon Polito

Moe Fingers

Debra Feuer

Ruby

Antony Alda

Ray

Thomas Quinn

Lou

Kevin Conway

Grazziano

Rubén Blades

Doctor

Willy DeVille

Moe's bodyguard

Michael Buffer

Ring Announcer

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Seresin
Written by: Mickey Rourke
Eddie Cook
Produced by: Alan Marshall
Elliott Kastner

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