Somebody's Hero (2011)

Director:

Darin Beckstead

Writer:

Darin Beckstead (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

Everybody is Somebody's Hero

Plot:

An average accountant attempts to fill the boots of a movie-based superhero.

Plot Keywords:

Superhero | Hero | Surrealism | Secret Identity | Mother Son Relationship

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Christopher Gorham	...	Dennis Sullivan
Susan Misner	...	Katie Wells
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Donald Delansky
Novella Nelson	...	Maureen
Ben Hyland	...	Jake Wells
Pamela Shaw	...	Miss Malechek
Carl Gordon	...	Rusty
Yusef Bulos	...	Marty
Sue Jean Kim	...	Julia
Todd Wall	...	Mark
Jake Robards	...	Robert Ready
Brian Townes	...	Man America
Jenda Wight	...	Damsel in Distress
Virginia Wing	...	Costume Shop Owner
Tim Gallin	...	Costume Shop Thug
Teddy Coluca	...	Cafe Cop
Fred Tolliver Jr.	...	Rookie Cop
Joe Coots	...	Boisterous Buck Jones
Sanjiv Jhaveri	...	Cab Driver
Denny Bess	...	Drunken Cowboy
Stephen DeRosa	...	Game Announcer
Jan Owen	...	Gunslinging Granny
Candice Renee	...	Female Officer
Elizabeth Uhl	...	Reporter
Maggie Wagner	...	Man America Fan
Drew Beasley	...	Bus Boy
Veronica Cruz	...	Crash Crowd Woman
Jennifer Wren	...	Crash Crowd Woman #2
Troy Gochenour	...	Hero Crowd Man
Paul C. Benjamin	...	Heroic Bystander (as Paul Farron)
Virginia Sanchez	...	Villainess
Bridget Burke	...	Waitress
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chas Bruns	...	Man on Street - crash scene (uncredited)

Directed by
Darin Beckstead

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Darin Beckstead		written by

Produced by
Robyn K. Bennett	....	co-producer
John B. Crye	....	consulting producer
Melanie Hughes	....	executive producer
Guillermo Suescum	....	executive producer
Guillermo Suescum	....	producer
Alberto Garofalo Zanoletti	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Denny Schneidemesser
Assaf Spector

Cinematography by
Christopher Walters

Film Editing by
Ray Chung
Amanda Pollack

Casting by
Caroline Sinclair

Production Design by
Kristen Adams

Art Direction by
Eric Morrell

Set Decoration by
Meghan Lyons

Costume Design by
Natasha Landau

Makeup Department
Laura Clements	....	assistant makeup artist
Rebecca Hickey	....	key make up & hair
Linda Kaufman	....	hair stylist
Linda Kaufman	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Bethanie Schwartz	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Brian Bentham	....	first assistant director (additional photography)
Jon Campbell	....	assistant director
Andrew Geller	....	second second assistant director
Melinda Ziyadat	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Josh Barash	....	model builder
Stephanie Barkley	....	graphic artist
Jamie Barron	....	art department supervisor
Kelley Beaman	....	model builder
Mitchell Devol	....	set dresser
Keith Garvey	....	set dresser
Patrick Head	....	carpenter
Eric Herr	....	model builder
Uriah Herr	....	lead model builder
Joshua Humphreys	....	illustrator
Mason Kaplan	....	leadman
Jacquelyn Marolt	....	scenic painter
Lynsey Mouer	....	props
Erin Smith	....	property master
Shannon Smulow	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Graham Gardner	....	sound mixer
Angelo Panetta	....	sound designer
Angelo Panetta	....	sound re-recording mixer
Zach Rossman	....	boom operator
Siara Spreen	....	sound editor
Priscillia Vidal	....	boom operator

Visual Effects by
Jason Crump	....	digital intermediate colorist
John Morena	....	visual effects artist

Camera and Electrical Department
Jason Beasley	....	additional best boy electric
Andrea Boglioli	....	additional electrician
Jason Dirnberger	....	loader: "a" camera
Doug Durant	....	additional electrician
Alexa Harris	....	additional gaffer
Eric Hora	....	gaffer
Holly Hosman	....	additional key grip
Chris Keenan	....	grip
Matt Klammer	....	assistant camera
Yves Lamigeon	....	grip
Jim McGibbon	....	additional best boy grip
Jim McGibbon	....	additional electrician
Matt Mitchell	....	additional gaffer
Bert Montanari	....	best boy / electric
Raina Oberlin	....	additional electrician
Darleen Rubin	....	still photographer
Andrew Sadtler	....	additional best boy electric
Chloe Smolkin	....	loader
James Strosahl	....	second assistant camera

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Meghan Campbell	....	set costumer
Vera Chow	....	costumer
Sofija Mesicek	....	assistant costume designer
Sofija Mesicek	....	costume supervisor

Editorial Department
Ray Chung	....	post-production coordinator
Louisa Forni	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Angelo Panetta	....	composer: additional music
Angelo Panetta	....	music editor

Other crew
Brennan Brooks	....	key set production assistant
Nathan Buffaloe	....	production assistant
Jake Cartledge	....	production assistant
Peter Chan	....	script supervisor
Tony Chow	....	production assistant
Carol A. Compton	....	script clearance
Moses Edouard	....	production assistant
Jess Fuerst	....	production coordinator
Rachel Madison Hill	....	film publicist
Oliver B. Johnson III	....	assistant script supervisor
Taylor Kim	....	additional set production assistant
Eric Krangel	....	assistant location manager
Burton May	....	production assistant
Tate Nova	....	production assistant
Gustavo Rebelo	....	assistant production office coordinator
Justin Rose	....	drowning boy
Stacy Rowe	....	script supervisor
Dante Skartoni	....	bts camera operator
Steven Song	....	assistant accountant
Ian M. Stratford	....	attorney
Peter Volynsky	....	location manager
Mariaclara Zazzaro	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Backlit Pictures

Distributors

• Eagle Films (2011) (Non-USA) (all media) (middle east)

Other Companies

• Film Emporium  production and E&O insurance
• Gray Krauss Des Rochers  legal services
• IndieClear  script clearance
• PES Payroll  payroll services
• Productions Branded  product placement

Also Known As:

"Mr. America" - USA (short title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Backlit Pictures

Quotes:

Dennis Sullivan:We can all be heroic. I mean, not necessarily by literally fighting crime, but just by doing the right thing.

Highly Recommended!

Engaging, sensitive movie with a real sense of humor. Does not take its premise too seriously which ultimately adds poignancy to the emotional heart of the film. The superhero sequences are slightly campy but intentionally so and the father-son type chemistry between the hero and the boy is excellent. Production value is surprisingly good for a non-studio picture and the acting is topnotch, especially from the main character. Soundtrack is appropriate, if unexciting, and non-intrusive. Highly recommended for family viewing but also for a fun night with your friends. Just the right amount of adventure and emotion for adults and children!