Movie·1982·1h 37m
Some Kind of Hero
Richard Pryor is in a new kind of comedy... about some kind of hero... in some kind of mess.
Directed By
Michael Pressman
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.
Written By
Robert Boris, James Kirkwood Jr.
Producer
Howard W. Koch
Cinematography
King Baggot
Music
Patrick Williams
Editor
Christopher Greenbury
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
45 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Richard Pryor
Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
Margot Kidder
Toni Donovan
Ray Sharkey
Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo
Ronny Cox
Col. Powers
Lynne Moody
Lisa
Olivia Cole
Jesse
Paul Benjamin
Leon
David Adams
The Kid
Martin Azarow
Tank
Shelly Batt
Olivia
Susan Berlin
Jeanette
Mary Betten
Lady Teller
Herbie Braha
Honcho #2
Anthony Charnota
Base Commander
Matt Clark
Mickey
Jude Farese
Bandit #1
Elizabeth Farley
Bank Secretary
John Fujioka
Captain Tan Tai
// crew
Crew
Michael Pressman
Director
Robert Boris
Writer
James Kirkwood Jr.
Screenplay
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
King Baggot
Director of Photography
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
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