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Boxing Helena

Boxing Helena

Beyond love, beyond obsession, there hides something beyond reason.

19935.01h 47m

Overview

A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once rebuffed 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 a horrific accident leaves her at his mercy.

Directed by Jennifer Lynch
Written by Philippe Caland, Jennifer Lynch
Produced by Philippe Caland, Carl Mazzocone
Box Office0Revenue: $1.8M

Top Cast

Julian Sands

Julian Sands

Dr. Nick Cavanaugh

Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn

Helena

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Ray O'Malley

Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel

Dr. Lawrence Augustine

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Betsy Clark

Anne Garrett

Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

Dr. Alan Harrison

Nicolette Scorsese

Nicolette Scorsese

Fantasy Lover / Nurse

Meg Register

Meg Register

Marion Cavanaugh

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Marla Levine

Patricia

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Kim Lentz

Nurse Diane

Themes & Keywords

dreamskidnappingobsessionunrequited lovedoctorcar accidentobsessive lovewoman directorcaptivity

About Boxing Helena

Boxing Helena is a drama, romance, thriller film released in 1993 exploring themes of dreams, kidnapping, obsession, unrequited love, doctor, car accident. Directed by Jennifer Lynch, it stars Julian Sands, Sherilyn Fenn, Bill Paxton. A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once rebuffed 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 a horrific accident leaves her at his mercy.

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