Heart (1987 film)
Introduction '''''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
See also * List of boxing films
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