Boxing Helena
“Beyond love, beyond obsession, there hides something beyond reason.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Boxing Helena
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-12
Top Cast
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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
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
Ted Manson
Mailman
Adele K. Schaeffer
Flashback Party Woman #1
Amy Levin
Flashback Party Woman #2
Matt Berry
Young Nick Cavanaugh
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Lynch
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Boxing Helena
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Mainline Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Lynch
Jennifer Lynch, Philippe Caland
Graeme Revell
Bojan Bazelli, Frank Byers
David Finfer
Carl Mazzocone, Philippe Caland, Larry Sugar, James R. Schaeffer
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Mazzocone
Producer
Jennifer Lynch
Director
Philippe Caland
Producer
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Lynch
Screenplay
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
David Finfer
Editor
Paul Huggins
Production Design
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boxing Helena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Boxing Helena includes Julian Sands, Sherilyn Fenn, Bill Paxton, Art Garfunkel, Betsy Clark.
When was Boxing Helena released and how long is it?
Boxing Helena was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boxing Helena?
Boxing Helena had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Boxing Helena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boxing Helena was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boxing Helena?
Boxing Helena holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).