
Heart
Drama
Overview
Eddie Brennan is a down-and out fighter with nowhere to go but up... and with just the right combination of guts and spirit to become a winner. Once a contender, Brennan is now a washed-up has-been living in a fantasy world halfway between the dreams of his glory days and the dreams of a comeback. And when a set-up fight disguised as a legitimate bout comes his way, he jumps at the chance. No one thinks Eddie can win... least of all his trainer. No one wants Eddie to win... especially the crooked promoters. But Eddie's got something to prove to them all... and to himself. And he'll do anything to show that he's got the heart it takes to be a winner.
Top Cast


Brad Davis
Brad Davis
Eddie
Brad Davis
Eddie
Jesse Doran
Jesse Doran
Diddy
Jesse Doran
Diddy


Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Nicky
Steve Buscemi
Nicky
Frank Adu
Frank Adu
Buddy
Frank Adu
Buddy
Sam Gray
Sam Gray
Leo
Sam Gray
Leo
Billy Costello
Billy Costello
Manuella
Billy Costello
Manuella


Frances Fisher
Frances Fisher
Jeannie
Frances Fisher
Jeannie
Saoul Mamby
Saoul Mamby
First Opponent
Saoul Mamby
First Opponent


Daniel O'Shea
Daniel O'Shea
Joey
Daniel O'Shea
Joey
Joseph Dolphin
Joseph Dolphin
Ames
Joseph Dolphin
Ames
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