Boxing Helena (1993)
Beyond love, beyond obsession, there hides something beyond reason.
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.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: March 22, 1993
Cast
- Julian Sands - Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
- Sherilyn Fenn - Helena
- Bill Paxton - Ray O'Malley
- Art Garfunkel - Dr. Lawrence Augustine
- Betsy Clark - Anne Garrett
- Kurtwood Smith - Dr. Alan Harrison
- Nicolette Scorsese - Fantasy Lover / Nurse
- Meg Register - Marion Cavanaugh
- Bryan Smith - Russell
- Marla Levine - Patricia
Screenplay
- Philippe Caland (Story)
- Jennifer Lynch (Screenplay)
Music: Graeme Revell
Cinematography: Frank Byers, Bojan Bazelli
Editing: David Finfer
Production: Mainline Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
dreams, kidnapping, obsession, unrequited love, doctor, car accident, obsessive love, woman director, captivity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boxing Helena about?
- 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.
- Who directed Boxing Helena?
- Boxing Helena was directed by Jennifer Lynch.
- Who stars in Boxing Helena?
- Boxing Helena stars Julian Sands, Sherilyn Fenn, Bill Paxton, Art Garfunkel, Betsy Clark, Kurtwood Smith.
- How long is Boxing Helena?
- Boxing Helena has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Boxing Helena?
- Boxing Helena is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Boxing Helena?
- Boxing Helena had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Boxing Helena gross?
- Boxing Helena grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Boxing Helena produced?
- Boxing Helena was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Boxing Helena?
- The themes of Boxing Helena include: Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.