Hail, Hero! (1969)

User Rating:

5.3/10   

Director:

David Miller

Writers:

David Manber (writer)
John Weston (novel)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The generation gap is more than just long hair, loud music, or a misunderstanding of ideals between father and son. It is a void from which a new force must emerge, a new hero!

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film | Based On Novel

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe.

Cast

Michael Douglas	...	Carl Dixon
Arthur Kennedy	...	Albert Dixon
Teresa Wright	...	Santha Dixon
John Larch	...	Mr. Conklin
Charles Drake	...	Senator Murchiston
Mercer Harris	...	Jimmy
Deborah Winters	...	Becky
Peter Strauss	...	Frank Dixon
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mario Alcalde	...	Congressman Arcado
Walter Baldwin	...	Nat Winder
Peter Brocco	...	Old Man #1
Virginia Christine	...	Eleanor Murchiston
Marjorie Eaton	...	Carl's Aunt
James Griffith	...	Painter #2
Louise Latham	...	Miss Mirabel
Heather Menzies	...	Molly Adams
Burt Mustin	...	Old Man #2
Dorothy Neumann	...	Carl's Aunt
James Nusser	...	Max
John Qualen	...	Billy Hurd
Amy Stuart	...	Rhetha
Renee Tetro	...	Tinky
Charles Wagenheim	...	Painter #1
Lucas White	...	Jeff
Carmen Zapata	...	Juana

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:M (original rating) | USA:PG

Company:

Cinema Center Films

Trivia:

Last cinema film of Virginia Christine.

Soundtrack:

Wherefore and Why

I was pleasantly surprised by this little movie

I watched this movie out of curiosity for 2 reasons: 1. Michael Douglas' first movie role 2. Mercer Harris was billed above Peter Strauss. I found it to be most enjoyable, especially as I shared the anti-war sentiments expressed by main character. Nothing here spelled oscar winner, but on the whole it was well acted and had the proposed impact. I recommend it to anyone who is a Douglas fan, as he seemed to have a good time with this role. (and he is just so darn cute!) Peter Strauss as the "successful in spite of injury" older brother turns in a fair performance. Mercer Harris is quite effective as the friendly ranch hand, Luke. It is his performance that I was looking for, as I know him well and have watched his other movies prior to this one. Too bad he did not stay in Hollywood, he had a lot to offer.