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Release Date:
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 synopsisUser Comments:
Simple yet Powerful moreCast
(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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I love this movie. John Ritter portrays a classic good guy. - He's a struggling actor who was wearing a Captain Avenger costume to promote its film along with over 20 other actors throughout New york City. After doing the promotion, He was still wearing the costume under his coat while a shopping at a corner grocery store when it gets robbed. He removes his coat and prevents the robbery. The media gets word of a person wearing a Captain Avenger costume stopping a crime and wonders if he will reappear. John Ritter's character feels good about what he did and decides he wants to more. He prevents another crime and gets injured. He also gets locked out of his apartment for not paying his rent, so woman across the hall to gives him a place to stay while he heals. Politics get involved before the suspenseful ending -- This is a feel good movie with romance and a great suspenseful ending.