Film
Yesterday's Hero
1979 · 1h 35m · Drama
From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.
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Overview
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.
Cast
Ian McShane
Rod Turner
Suzanne Somers
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Adam Faith
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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
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Vivienne Johnson
John Motson
TV Interviewer & Commentator
Eric Deacon
Chris
Jack Haig
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Trevor Thomas
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Crew
- Neil LeiferDirector
- Jackie CollinsWriter
- Elliott KastnerExecutive Producer
- Brian WestDirector of Photography
- Antony GibbsEditor
- Archie LudskiEditor
- Allan FoenanderCasting
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 24, 1979
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Drama
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