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Yesterday's Hero

"From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top."

April 24, 1979 1h 35m 3.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Yesterday's Hero is a drama film. directed by Neil Leifer.

Starring Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers, and Adam Faith

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 24, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 3.8/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cinema Seven Productions
  • Elliott Kastner Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yesterday's Hero about?

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,...

Who directed Yesterday's Hero?

Yesterday's Hero was directed by Neil Leifer.

How long is Yesterday's Hero?

Yesterday's Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Yesterday's Hero released?

Yesterday's Hero was released on April 24, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Yesterday's Hero?

The main cast of Yesterday's Hero includes Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers, Adam Faith, Alan Lake, Paul Nicholas.