Boxing Helena

1993, Drama, 1h 47m

36 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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A disturbing concept marred by graceless execution, Boxing Helena is a psychosexual drama that proves more tedious than provocative. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A rich surgeon (Julian Sands) operates on the object of his obsession, his grotesquely disfigured aloof neighbor (Sherilyn Fenn).

Cast & Crew

Julian Sands
Dr. Nick Cavanaugh
Sherilyn Fenn
Helena
Bill Paxton
Ray O'Malley
Kurtwood Smith
Dr. Alan Harrison
Betsy Clark
Anne Garrett
Nicolette Scorsese
Fantasy Lover , Nurse
Jennifer Chambers Lynch
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Carl Mazzocone
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Philippe Caland
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