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Julian Sands | ... | ||
Sherilyn Fenn | ... | ||
Bill Paxton | ... | ||
Kurtwood Smith | ... |
Dr. Alan Harrison
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Art Garfunkel | ... |
Dr. Lawrence Augustine
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Betsy Clark | ... |
Anne Garrett
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Nicolette Scorsese | ... |
Fantasy Lover /
Nurse
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Meg Register | ... |
Marion Cavanaugh
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Bryan Smith | ... | ||
Marla Levine | ... |
Patricia
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Kim Lentz | ... |
Nurse Diane
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Lloyd T. Williams | ... |
Sam the Clerk
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Carl Mazzocone Sr. | ... |
Pastor
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Erik Shoaff | ... |
Uncle Charlie
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Lisa Oz | ... |
Flower Shop Girl
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A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once ditched him. Unable to come to terms with life without her, he tries to convince her that they need each other. She has other ideas, but an horrific accident leaves her at his mercy. The plot is bizarre and perhaps sick at times, ending abruptly and with a twist. Written by Rob Hartill
Boxing Helena is a highly controversial film about a man's sexual obsession.
Kim Basinger was initially offered to act as Helena, but she declined because she believed it was degrading to women. However, we should decide for ourselves what our own opinions are.
It appears to be more degrading to men. Nick is obsessive, Ray is the typical slob, the other men are more or less submissive or weak. Aside from the relatively poor cinematography, the film conveys a side of life that many film makers seek to avoid, and for this it should be given credit.