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Hero at Large (1980)
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5 June 1980 (West Germany) moreTagline:
Help is on the way!Plot:
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
Defendor Trailer: Woody Harrelson Is Canada’s Dark Knight(From FilmSchoolRejects. 3 September 2009, 7:14 AM, PDT)
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Hopeless optimist uplifts New York City more (12 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Ritter | ... | Steve Nichols |
 | Anne Archer | ... | J. Marsh |
 | Bert Convy | ... | Walter Reeves |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | Calvin Donnelly |
| Harry Bellaver | ... | Eddie |
| Anita Dangler | ... | Mrs. Havacheck |
| Jane Hallaren | ... | Gloria Preston |
| Leonard Harris | ... | Mayor |
| Rick Podell | ... | Milo |
 | Allan Rich | ... | Marty Fields |
| Kurt Andon | ... | Fireman |
| Gerry Black | ... | Hero at Fire |
| Tony Cacciotti | ... | Anthony Casselli |
| William Bogert | ... | TV Moderator |
| Joyce Brothers | ... | Herself (as Dr. Joyce Brothers) |
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Germany:98 min | USA:98 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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The fictitious actor playing Captain Avenger in the movie in the movie was Ryan McGraw. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: As Steve sits in his cab listening to a portable police scanner, he is still moving the tuner (showing needle movement) while the dispatcher can be clearly heard giving the information about the fleeing criminals. moreFAQ
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A 2 bit actor turns his part time job of hyping a movie into becoming a public defender, of sorts. His daring exploits unite the community and provide the mayor with a political boost. Plus, the hero finds love along the way. Nice, easy little production.