Homeboy

Aug 24, 1988

1h 56m

★ 4.9

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Cinema International

Palisades Entertainment Group

Homeboy Trailers

Cast

Johnny Walker

Mickey Rourke

Wesley Pendergass

Christopher Walken

Moe Fingers

Jon Polito

Ruby

Debra Feuer

Ray

Antony Alda

Lou

Thomas Quinn

Grazziano

Kevin Conway

Doctor

Rubén Blades

Moe's bodyguard

Willy DeVille

Ring Announcer

Michael Buffer

Cotten's Trainer

Joseph Ragno

Luna Park Drunk

Stephen Baldwin

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