Heart Condition (film)
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Directed by | James D. Parriott |
Written by | James D. Parriott |
Produced by | Steve Tisch |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Arthur Albert |
Edited by | David Finfer |
Music by | Patrick Leonard |
Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $9–10 million[1] |
Box office | $4,134,992 (US) |
Heart Condition is a 1990 American comedy film starring Bob Hoskins, Denzel Washington and Chloe Webb. Denzel Washington stars as Napoleon Stone, a lawyer, and Bob Hoskins stars as Jack Moony, a police officer. The two rivals compete in the same work force area in their community to help bring down drug rate. Their goal would be to find the mysterious men that shot and killed Napoleon Stone.[2][3]
The film was released on February 2, 1990, and grossed over $4 million in the U.S. It received negative reviews from critics.
Plot
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Hoskins plays police sergeant Jack Moony, a racist
Cast
- Bob Hoskins as Jack Moony
- Denzel Washington as Napoleon Stone
- Lisa Stahl Sullivanas Annie
- Chloe Webb as Crystal Gerrity
- Roger E. Mosley as Captain Wendt
- Alan Rachins as Dr. Posner
- Ray Baker as Harry Zara
- Jeffrey Meek as Graham
- Eva LaRue as Peisha
- Ron Taylor as Bubba
- Clayton Landey as Posner's Assistant
Production
Principal photography commenced in Los Angeles, California, on May 12, 1989, with a budget ranging from $9 to $10 million. Executive producer Robert Shaye, also President of New Line Cinema, asserted that had a major studio been involved, the cost for Heart Condition would have soared by "several million more." This was because New Line opted for non-union crews and eschewed high-profile stars to maintain budgetary discipline. However, the film faced setbacks as the local Teamsters Union staged protests during location shoots, causing delays.[1]
Writer-director James D. Parriott said Denzel Washington insisted on tempering some of the racial elements before accepting the role of "Napoleon Stone." Initially conceived as "a flashy black pimp" by Parriott, the character struggled to attract prominent African-American actors. Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Brian Dennehy, and Dennis Hopper were considered to play "Jack Moony;" the part went to Bob Hoskins.[1]
Key scenes were set at a hamburger stand erected on the southwest corner of
Reception
The movie's reception was largely negative, scoring a 10% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.[4] Roger Ebert gave the film two stars.[5] In 2021, Vulture ranked 47 Denzel Washington movies, with Heart Condition coming in last place at number 47.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Heart Condition". American Film Institute. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Hinson, Hal (February 3, 1990). "Heart Condition". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ Hicks, Chris (February 2, 1990). "Film review: Heart Condition". Deseret News. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "Heart Condition (1990)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (February 2, 1990). "Heart Condition". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "Every Denzel Washington Movie, Ranked". January 30, 2021.