Claptons solo electric guitar version of dixie owes much to jimi hendrixs version of the starspangled banner. Mickey rourke list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Some commentators say that homeboy 1988 is a good movie, although some of them say that homeboy 1988 is a bad movie. He talks about how he got the part in an interview he did and i loved his story. This is mickey rourke prefight, preface rebuilding days and possibly one of his best films. But we do see certain actors take a stab at writing. Mickey rouke defeated javier villanueva by decision in a scheduled 3round amateur boxing match in 1964 at the boys club of miami. There are also a few blues numbers by magic sam and j. 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.
His father, an amateur body builder, left the family when mickey was six years old. Stuff of legend and go forth and find the film in question. Barfly was written directly for the screen by one of my alltime favorite authors, charles bukowski. 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. Homeboy 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Some actors do a great job writing films, others do a horrible job. He meets wesley pendergrass christopher walken, the smoothtalking hood who tries to talk johnny into helping in. Based on his own original screenplay, its party autobiographical, and its author was able to put his own limited. 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. Walken plays a sleazy, sweettalking boxing promotercriminal named wesley pendergrass. Who needs an oscar anyway mickey rourkes homeboy popmatters. It was written by and stars mickey rourke in the role of selfdestructive cowboyboxer johnny.
Johnny walker is a very shy cowboy who is a boxer and a bit of a fool. Homeboy 1988 vhs mickey rourke new sealed retainers screening copy rare. 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. Get the best deals on mickey rourke film discs when you shop the. Jun 25, 2009 johnny walker is a very shy cowboy who is a boxer and a bit of a fool. Johnny walker mickey rourke is a battered, burnedout smalltime. 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. During the 1980s, rourke starred in the comedydrama diner 1982, the drama rumble fish 1983, the crimeblack comedy film the pope of greenwich. He was raised catholic and still practices his faith.
Mickey s film is about a boxer, played by rourke who falls in love with a gal who tends a carousel and real ponies offering rides for children on a beach. In the film, johnny walker mickey rourke is a cowboy and a professional boxer. However, it is impossible to evaluate good or bad before watch homeboy 1988 full movie. When i do it, i go full blast five or six days a week, two to three hours a day. Way before he did the wrestler, mickey rourke did homeboy not a great movie but not bad either. 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. Rourke s performance as johnny walker is inspiring and a precursor to his portrayal of randy the ram in the wrestler. 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. Get the best deals on vhs tapes mickey rourke when you shop the largest online selection at. Hes a common criminal, with aspirations of being a successful common criminal, but yknow. Seasoned but shy boxer johnny walker academy award nominee mickey rourke, the wrestler faces the toughest battle of his life, as his time. Vintage the pope of greenwich village movie vhs tape mickey rourke eric riverts. Read the homeboy movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
Mickey rourke in the movie homeboy vintage photography ebay. 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. Stream now some commentators say that homeboy 1988 is a good movie, although some of them say that homeboy 1988 is a bad movie. 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. Always remember dont trust the opinion of homeboy 1988 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment. The gal is played by debra feuer who was in real life mickeys first wife. Based on his own original screenplay, its party autobiographical, and its. Faye dunaway shines as wanda, henrys newly found, sometimes lover drinking partner. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well.
Apr 6, 2019 american actor mickey rourke on the set of the film homeboy directed by michael seresin. I got it because willie deville had a small part in it. With mickey rourke, ellen barkin, elizabeth mcgovern, morgan freeman. American actor mickey rourke on the set of the film. Mickey rourke has never given a finer performance than as henry, a bukowskiesque writerbarfly struggling to survive along with the other dregs of society. Mickey rourke, actor, actress, actor, television, movie, american actor, boxer, 01011988. Walken and rourke first met on the set of heavens gate, their conversations there led rourke to hire walken for this film 8. Mickey rourke wrote this film, even though it is not his name its a name he.
Homeboy 1988 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 and befriends a sleazy criminal. 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. Mickey rourke full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Homeboy movie johnny walker is a cowboy and a boxer. Fortunatly, we dont have to see writers trying to be actors. Cinema retro has received the following press release from dillon kastner, who represents the estate of his late father, producer elliot kastner. After watching it i read that mickey rourke wrote it. Possibly the most random is a mention of mickey rourkes performance in the actors selfpenned, almost totally forgotten 1988 film homeboy, seen by bob. Resettling in the beachfront resort of asbury park, n.
Qualifying purchases could enjoy no interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases. After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms. Jan 01, 2000 homeboy is the film that mickey rourke claims hes wanted to make for 10 years. 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. Trailer for michael seresins film starring mickey rourke, christopher walken, debra feuer, thomas quinn, kevin conway, antony alda, jon polito, bill slayton. A young mickey rourke doing what he does best in a beat town, dark story, complete. Make offer out in fifty vhs, 2000 rare red colored tape mickey rourke christina applegate year of the dragon 1985 big box, vhs, 1986 mgm used good free shipping. Trailer for michael seresins film starring mickey rourke, christopher walken, debra feuer, thomas quinn, kevin conway, antony alda, jon. It was written by and stars mickey rourke in the role of selfdestructive cowboyboxer johnny walker.
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. He meets wesley pendergrass christopher walken, the smoothtalking hood who tries to talk johnny into helping in the heist of a jewelry store. With mickey rourke, christopher walken, debra feuer, thomas quinn. Oct 22, 2009 trailer for michael seresins film starring mickey rourke, christopher walken, debra feuer, thomas quinn, kevin conway, antony alda, jon polito, bill slayton. Alan marshall, elliott kastner, jayne kachmer, mickey rourke. American actor mickey rourke on the set of the film homeboy.
Mickey rourke in the movie homeboy vintage photography. The acting is excellent but i feel the film could have been better if there was more emphasis on things. 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. The gal is played by debra feuer who was in real life mickey s first wife. Overview of homeboy, 1988, directed by michael seresin, with jon polito, ruben blades, gianna renaudo, at turner classic movies. Mickey rourke in harley davidson and the marlboro man mickey rourke aka harley davidson or john 9 weeks mickey rourke in a classic film. Get the best deals on mickey rourke film discs when you shop the largest online selection at. The plot is simple with great dialogue and crazy situations. Mickeys film is about a boxer, played by rourke who falls in love with a gal who tends a carousel and real ponies offering rides for children on a beach. Hollywood classics has signed a new distribution agreement with dillon kastner of cinema seven productions to represent the elliot kastner library for all rights. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Barfly laserdisc movie stars mickey rourke and faye dunaway. 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. Homeboy is the film that mickey rourke claims hes wanted to make for 10 years. Mickey rourke in homeboy 1988 homeboy 1988 christopher walken in homeboy 1988. Homeboy is a 1988 drama film, directed by michael seresin.
Homeboy is a 1988 romantic sport drama directed by michael seresen and written and starred in by mickey rourke. 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. Johnny walker mickey rourke is a punchdrunk and alcoholic cowboy pugilist who gives boxing one last shot in asbury park, new jersey. May 04, 2018 homeboy 1988 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 and befriends a sleazy criminal.