|
Boxing Helena (1993) 4.5
Ratings:
4.5/10 from 9,146 users
Metascore: 26/100
Reviews: 117 user | 28 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com A surgeon becomes obsessed with the seductive woman he once was in an affair with. Refusing to accept that she has moved on, he amputates her limbs and holds her captive in his mansion. Director:Jennifer Chambers Lynch |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
Celebrate IMDb's 25th Anniversary with Photos We Love
IMDb turns 25 on October 17! To celebrate, we put together a gallery of some of our favorite movie, TV, and event photos from the last 25 years.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Related Items
Search for "Boxing Helena" on Amazon.com
Share this Rating
Title: Boxing Helena (1993)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win & 2 nominations.
See more awards »
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Crime
|
Drama
|
Horror
Director:
Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Stars:
Julia Ormond,
Bill Pullman,
Pell James
Meridian
(Video 1990)
Horror
Director:
Charles Band
Stars:
Sherilyn Fenn,
Malcolm Jamieson,
Charlie Spradling
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Stars:
Vincent D'Onofrio,
Eamon Farren,
Evan Bird
Three of Hearts
(1993)
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Yurek Bogayevicz
Stars:
William Baldwin,
Kelly Lynch,
Sherilyn Fenn
Warlock: The Armageddon
(1993)
Fantasy
|
Horror
Director:
Anthony Hickox
Stars:
Julian Sands,
Chris Young,
Paula Marshall
Hisss
(2010)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Horror
Director:
Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Stars:
Mallika Sherawat,
Irrfan Khan,
Jeff Doucette
True Blood
(1989)
Action
|
Drama
Director:
Frank Kerr
Stars:
Jeff Fahey,
Chad Lowe,
Sherilyn Fenn
Two Moon Junction
(1988)
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Zalman King
Stars:
Sherilyn Fenn,
Richard Tyson,
Louise Fletcher
Subspecies 4: Bloodstorm
(Video 1998)
Fantasy
|
Horror
Director:
Ted Nicolaou
Stars:
Anders Hove,
Denice Duff,
Jonathon Morris
Darkness Falls
(1999)
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Gerry Lively
Stars:
Sherilyn Fenn,
Ray Winstone,
Tim Dutton
Warlock
(1989)
Action
|
Fantasy
|
Horror
Director:
Steve Miner
Stars:
Julian Sands,
Lori Singer,
Richard E. Grant
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
(TV Movie 1995)
Biography
|
Drama
Director:
Kevin Connor
Stars:
Sherilyn Fenn,
Nigel Havers,
Katherine Helmond
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Julian Sands | ... | ||
| Sherilyn Fenn | ... | ||
| Bill Paxton | ... | ||
| Kurtwood Smith | ... |
Dr. Alan Harrison
|
|
| Art Garfunkel | ... |
Dr. Lawrence Augustine
|
|
 |
Betsy Clark | ... |
Anne Garrett
|
| Nicolette Scorsese | ... |
Fantasy Lover /
Nurse
|
|
|
|
Meg Register | ... |
Marion Cavanaugh
|
|
|
Bryan Smith | ... | |
|
|
Marla Levine | ... |
Patricia
|
|
|
Kim Lentz | ... |
Nurse Diane
|
|
|
Lloyd T. Williams | ... |
Sam the Clerk
|
| Carl Mazzocone Sr. | ... |
Pastor
|
|
|
|
Erik Shoaff | ... |
Uncle Charlie
|
|
|
Lisa Oz | ... |
Flower Shop Girl
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See All (51) »
Storyline
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
Plot Keywords:
nipples | interrupted sex | black bra and panties | nurse | sex on the floor |Taglines:
A deep, dark obsession that bares a woman's body and a man's soul. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R on appeal for two scenes of strong sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 September 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dobozba zárt szerelem See more »Box Office
Gross:
$1,796,389 (USA)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Ultra StereoColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
Performed by Tears for Fears
Written by Roland Orzabal
Produced by Tears for Fears & David Bascombe
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Ed Harris and John Malkovich were offered the lead role of Dr. Nick Cavanaugh. The role eventually went to Julian Sands. See more »Goofs
When Nick Cavanaugh is on the phone in a telephone box, the camera spins around the box. The reflection on all four sides of the phone box is identical indicating that the phone box is surrounded on all four sides by the same building with the same neon light. See more »Soundtracks
WOMAN IN CHAINSPerformed by Tears for Fears
Written by Roland Orzabal
Produced by Tears for Fears & David Bascombe
See more »
''such a nice fantasy'' ?????
To me the whole point of this film was to wrap you up in what is an extremely sick and obsessive male fantasy, make you almost believe it is OK, and then at the end you look at what you have accepted and realise it for what it is.
Boxing Helena is not comfortable watching, but I think a brilliant and involved portrayal of how people(men generally) justify and accept the most controlling acts and confuse them with love.