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Some Kind of Hero (1982)

R 97 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -   2 April 1982 (USA)
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A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.

Director:

Michael Pressman

Writers:

Robert Boris, James Kirkwood Jr. (novel), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Richard Pryor, Margot Kidder and Ray Sharkey
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Pryor ...
Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
Margot Kidder ...
Toni Donovan
Ray Sharkey Ray Sharkey ...
Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo (Eddie's cellmate in prison camp)
Ronny Cox ...
Col. Powers
Lynne Moody Lynne Moody ...
Lisa Keller
Olivia Cole Olivia Cole ...
Jesse Keller, Eddie's Mother
Paul Benjamin Paul Benjamin ...
Leon
David Adams David Adams ...
The Kid
Martin Azarow Martin Azarow ...
Tank
Shelly Batt Shelly Batt ...
Olivia
Susan Berlin Susan Berlin ...
Jeanette, Bank Teller
Mary Betten Mary Betten ...
Teller
Herbie Braha Herbie Braha ...
Honcho (as Herb Braha)
Anthony Charnota Anthony Charnota ...
Commander (as Anthony R. Charnota)
Matt Clark Matt Clark ...
Mickey
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Storyline

A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country. Written by JD-2 <Badge19@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hero | Prisoner Of War Camp | Prisoner Of War | Mother Daughter Relationship | Vietnam Veteran  | See more »

Taglines:

After 5 years a P.O.W. in 'Nam His World Has Fallen Apart [Video Australia] See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ein besonderer Held See more »

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,631,293 (USA) (4 April 1982) (975 Screens)

Gross:

$23,671,186 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The film was intended to be a straight drama but during production the studio executives demanded that Richard Pryor do comedic scenes as well. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Moon River"
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer See more »