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Hero at Large

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.6K
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Anne Archer and John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
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19 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Romance
A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Martin Davidson
  • Writer
    • AJ Carothers
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Anne Archer
    • Bert Convy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Davidson
  • Writer
    • AJ Carothers
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Anne Archer
    • Bert Convy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos2

    Hero At Large
    Trailer 2:10
    Hero At Large
    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 19
    Video 28:40
    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 19

    Photos19

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    Anne Archer and John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
    Anne Archer and John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
    John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
    Anne Archer and John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
    Anne Archer and John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
    John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
    John Ritter, Harry Bellaver, Tony Cacciotti, and Bert Convy in Hero at Large (1980)
    John Ritter and Allan Rich in Hero at Large (1980)
    John Ritter, Harry Bellaver, and Allan Rich in Hero at Large (1980)

    Top cast

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    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Steve Nicholsas Steve Nichols
    Anne Archer
    Anne Archer
    • J. Marshas J. Marsh
    Bert Convy
    Bert Convy
    • Walter Reevesas Walter Reeves
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Calvin Donnellyas Calvin Donnelly
    Harry Bellaver
    Harry Bellaver
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Anita Dangler
    • Mrs. Havacheckas Mrs. Havacheck
    Jane Hallaren
    Jane Hallaren
    • Gloria Prestonas Gloria Preston
    Leonard Harris
    Leonard Harris
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Rick Podell
    • Miloas Milo
    Allan Rich
    Allan Rich
    • Marty Fieldsas Marty Fields
    Kurt Andon
    Kurt Andon
    • Firemanas Fireman
    Gerry Black
    • Hero at Fireas Hero at Fire
    Tony Cacciotti
    Tony Cacciotti
    • Anthony Cassellias Anthony Casselli
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • TV Moderatoras TV Moderator
    Joyce Brothers
    Joyce Brothers
    • Dr. Joyce Brothersas Dr. Joyce Brothers
    Gerald Castillo
    • 2nd Hero at Fireas 2nd Hero at Fire
    Natalie Cilona
    • Woman in Fireas Woman in Fire
    Tony Crupi
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • Director
      • Martin Davidson
    • Writer
      • AJ Carothers
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A young Kevin Bacon has a brief part as one of the teenagers at the beginning of the movie who gives Captain Avenger a hard time.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Steve Nichols: Mind if I drop in?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Last Married Couple in America/Cruising/Just Tell Me What You Want/Hero At Large/Saturn 3 (1980)

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    John Ritter is Charming!
    John Ritter is charming in his role as Steve Nichols. This movie is great, a cute comedy/drama that is sure to win your heart. John's character's charm is reminiscent of that of Jack Tripper. The character of Steve Nichols is sure to capture your heart while the story itself leaves a good feelings. Comical yet there's some real feeling in it. A story about a wannabe actor turned hero, what's better than that. I was a little worried about the whole Captain Avenger thing but its played out very well. And there are some very funny moments in this movie. Definitely a good movie to watch on a rainy day! And if you have seen it, but not in a long time, it's worth picking up again!
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    • LindsayBoo
    • Sep 1, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Captain Avenger
    • Filming locations
      • 26 Grove Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kings Road Entertainment
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,934,737
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,850,725
      • Feb 10, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,934,737
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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