Mickey rourke has never given a finer performance than as henry, a bukowskiesque writerbarfly struggling to survive along with the other dregs of society. It was written by and stars mickey rourke in the role of selfdestructive cowboyboxer johnny. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Rourke s performance as johnny walker is inspiring and a precursor to his portrayal of randy the ram in the wrestler. A female lawyer becomes mesmerized by a selfmade millionaire during an encounter in rio setting off a series of erotic encounters. Mickey rourke in homeboy 1988 homeboy 1988 christopher walken in homeboy 1988. Mickey rourke in homeboy 1988 mickey rourke, the mick, photo star, thriller film. It was written by and stars mickey rourke in the role of selfdestructive cowboyboxer johnny walker. Touching and tough and understated, rourke reminds us of what being a real movie start is all about in a film brought to life with a brilliant, haunting musical score by eric clapton. But we do see certain actors take a stab at writing. A badly done facelift can cost a man his sideburns, and dr.
The drug dealer hires an enforcer to retaliate, and things quickly escalate out of control. The movie traveled to the moon every time he came onto the screen. After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms. Get the best deals on mickey rourke film discs when you shop the. Because actors like mickey rourke dont come along once in a. His father was of irish descent and his mother had scottish ancestry. The original character design bared a striking resemblance to rourkes postboxing and surgically reconstructed features and his bad boy reputation only fuelled marvs. World war ii fantasy horror movie warhunt, starring mickey rourke, has wrapped after it continued shooting during the covid19 crisis. Stream now some commentators say that homeboy 1988 is a good movie, although some of them say that homeboy 1988 is a bad movie. After his parents divorced, his mother married eugene. Eric claptons score to the mickey rourke film homeboy consists largely of bluesy instrumental pieces performed by clapton, keyboard player michael kamen, bassist nathan east, and drummer steve ferrone.
Some actors do a great job writing films, others do a horrible job. With mickey rourke, jacqueline bisset, carre otis, assumpta serna. Mickey rourke in the movie homeboy vintage photography ebay. Overview of homeboy, 1988, directed by michael seresin, with jon polito, ruben blades, gianna renaudo, at turner classic movies. Claptons solo electric guitar version of dixie owes much to jimi hendrixs version of the starspangled banner. After watching it i read that mickey rourke wrote it. Released 1988, homeboy stars mickeyrourke, christopherwalken, debrafeuer, thomasquinn the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Based on his own original screenplay, its party autobiographical, and its author was able to put his own limited. Seasoned but shy boxer johnny walker academy award nominee mickey rourke, the wrestler faces the toughest battle of his life, as his time.
Mickey rourke, actor, actress, actor, television, movie, american actor, boxer, 01011988. A simple selfdestructive drifter and tough smalltime 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 criminal, wesley, whos planing a big score. Jul 09, 2014 and the casting of mickey rourke as marv in particular was a stroke of sheer genius, especially since rourke hadnt had a notable performance for close to 20 years. Johnny walker mickey rourke is a punchdrunk and alcoholic cowboy pugilist who gives boxing one last shot in asbury park, new jersey. With mickey rourke, ellen barkin, elizabeth mcgovern, morgan freeman. Mickey rourke full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Read the homeboy movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. A simple selfdestructive drifter and tough smalltime boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, ruby, b. Qualifying purchases could enjoy no interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases. His father, an amateur body builder, left the family when mickey was six years old. Its the other francis ford coppola movie adapted from an s. With mickey rourke, christopher walken, debra feuer, thomas quinn.
However, it is impossible to evaluate good or bad before watch homeboy 1988 full movie. In the film, johnny walker mickey rourke is a cowboy and a professional boxer. Some actors do a great job writing films, others do a. Dismissed as too depressing in 1988, mickey rourke s selfpenned turn in homeboy brings an aura of sorrow more nuanced and poetic than that of his celebrated performance in the wrestler.
Who needs an oscar anyway mickey rourkes homeboy popmatters. Though only in his 20s, professional boxer johnny walker mickey rourke is on the downswing of his career and suffering from a mild form of brain damage. Faye dunaway shines as wanda, henrys newly found, sometimes lover drinking partner. Fortunatly, we dont have to see writers trying to be actors. Always remember dont trust the opinion of homeboy 1988 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment. He was raised catholic and still practices his faith. Resettling in the beachfront resort of asbury park, n. A jewish junkie is paroled after 8 years in prison, and once back on the street, rips off a drug dealer whom he already had a grudge against. Mickey rourkes desperate truths he was one of americas sexiest, saddest and most sensitive movie actors until bad women, bad liquor and bad plastic surgery beat him down. Mickey rourke originally aspired to careers as a pro baseball player and later a championship boxer, but did a 180 away from the ring and cut his chops as an actor instead. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at.
Mickey rourke in the movie homeboy vintage photography. When i do it, i go full blast five or six days a week, two to three hours a day. The plot is simple with great dialogue and crazy situations. Mickey rourke movie warhunt wraps after shooting during. Homeboy is a 1988 romantic sport drama directed by michael seresen and written and starred in by mickey rourke. Homeboy is the film that mickey rourke claims hes wanted to make for 10 years. Mickey rourke celebrity profile check out the latest mickey rourke photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Mickey rourke list of movies and tv shows tv guide. American actor mickey rourke on the set of the film. Its really based on all of the wrestlers from the 80s, who pretty much went through that whole catharsis of transformation with.
Mickey rourkes changing face is a symbol of hollywood. He meets wesley pendergrass christopher walken, the smoothtalking hood who tries to talk johnny into helping in the heist of a jewelry store. American actor mickey rourke on the set of the film homeboy. Barfly laserdisc movie stars mickey rourke and faye dunaway. Mickey rourke appears to have undergone a facelift and upper eyelid lift, as well as hair transplants, according to dr. Johnny walker mickey rourke is a battered, burnedout smalltime boxer with no. This list includes information about films starring mickey rourke, notes, awards, his television works, trivia, highestgrossing films, critical acclaim of rourke s films, shows in which he appeared, and roles he turned down among other things. This is mickey rourke prefight, preface rebuilding days and possibly one of his best films. Get the best deals on mickey rourke film discs when you shop the largest online selection at.
Dismissed as too depressing in 1988, mickey rourkes selfpenned turn in homeboy brings an aura of sorrow more nuanced and poetic than that of his celebrated performance in the wrestler. This list includes information about films starring mickey rourke, notes, awards, his television works, trivia, highestgrossing films, critical acclaim of rourkes films, shows in which he appeared, and roles he turned down among other things. Jan 01, 2000 homeboy is the film that mickey rourke claims hes wanted to make for 10 years. Jun 25, 2009 johnny walker is a very shy cowboy who is a boxer and a bit of a fool. With only two friends to back him up, the junkie prepares for the. Johnny walker is a very shy cowboy who is a boxer and a bit of a fool. May 15, 2002 mickey rourke s desperate truths he was one of americas sexiest, saddest and most sensitive movie actors until bad women, bad liquor and bad plastic surgery beat him down.
He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well. Mickey rourke in harley davidson and the marlboro man mickey rourke aka harley davidson or john 9 weeks mickey rourke in a classic film. Some commentators say that homeboy 1988 is a good movie, although some of them say that homeboy 1988 is a bad movie. There are also a few blues numbers by magic sam and j. Sep 05, 2019 a simple selfdestructive drifter and tough smalltime boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, ruby, b. Stuff of legend and go forth and find the film in question. With mickey rourke, frank senger, adrien brody, john enos iii. Trailer for michael seresins film starring mickey rourke, christopher walken, debra feuer, thomas quinn, kevin conway, antony alda, jon polito, bill slayton.
Homeboy is a 1988 drama film, directed by michael seresin. Rourkes performance as johnny walker is inspiring and a precursor to his portrayal of randy the ram in the wrestler. Mickey rourke stars as boozy washedup palooka johnny walker, who dreams of winning the middleweight boxing title and is given one last shot at it. Mickey rourke s changing face is a symbol of hollywood selfdestruction mickey rourke was once known as one of films most handsome stars before boxing injuries, plastic surgery and high. Matt dillon and mickey rourke in a scene from rumble fish 1983. Barfly was written directly for the screen by one of my alltime favorite authors, charles bukowski. Homeboy movie johnny walker is a cowboy and a boxer. Apr 6, 2019 american actor mickey rourke on the set of the film homeboy directed by michael seresin. Christopher walken also stars as walkers 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.
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