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Paperback Hero (1973)

R 93 min  -  Drama | Sport  -   21 September 1973 (Canada)
5.4
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A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality, and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.

Director:

Peter Pearson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keir Dullea ...
Rick Dylan
Elizabeth Ashley ...
Loretta
John Beck ...
Pov
Dayle Haddon ...
Joanna
Franz Russell Franz Russell ...
Big Ed
George R. Robertson ...
Burdock
Ted Follows Ted Follows ...
Cagey
Linda Sorensen Linda Sorensen ...
Mona
Les Ruby Les Ruby ...
Jock
Jacquie Presly Jacquie Presly ...
Marlene
Chet Robertson Chet Robertson ...
Father
Winnie Rowles Winnie Rowles ...
Mother
Gerry Cooke Gerry Cooke ...
Noogie
John Ottenberg John Ottenberg ...
Heavy
Linda Findlay Linda Findlay ...
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Storyline

A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality, and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.

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Taglines:

every woman's had one... every man's been one... once... See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Last of the Big Guns See more »

Filming Locations:

Delisle, Saskatchewan, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$CAD500,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Agincourt International See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Soundtracks

"If You Could Read My Mind"
Performed by Gordon Lightfoot See more »