Movie·1979·1h 35m
Yesterday's Hero
From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.
Directed By
Neil Leifer
Country
Australia
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.
Written By
Jackie Collins
Producer
Elliott Kastner
Cinematography
Brian West
Editor
Antony Gibbs
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
6 votes
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// cast
Cast
Ian McShane
Rod Turner
Suzanne Somers
Cloudy
Adam Faith
Jake
Alan Lake
Georgie Moore
Paul Nicholas
Clint
Sandy Ratcliff
Rita
Glynis Barber
Susan
Sam Kydd
Sam Turner
Paul J. Medford
Marek
Emma Samms
Candy
Cary Elwes
Disco Dancer
Vivienne Johnson
John Motson
TV Interviewer & Commentator
Eric Deacon
Chris
Jack Haig
Sam's Crony
Trevor Thomas
Speed
Matthew Long
Mac Gill
Paul Desbois
Butch
// crew
Crew
Neil Leifer
Director
Jackie Collins
Writer
Elliott Kastner
Executive Producer
Brian West
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Archie Ludski
Editor
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