Hero at Large (1980)
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- PG
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Romance
- 08 Feb 1980 (USA)
- Movie
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?
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Cast verified as complete
| John Ritter | ... |
Steve Nichols
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| Anne Archer | ... |
J. Marsh
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| Bert Convy | ... |
Walter Reeves
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| Kevin McCarthy | ... |
Calvin Donnelly
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| Harry Bellaver | ... |
Eddie
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| Anita Dangler | ... |
Mrs. Havacheck
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| Jane Hallaren | ... |
Gloria Preston
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| Leonard Harris | ... |
Mayor
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| Rick Podell | ... |
Milo
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| Allan Rich | ... |
Marty Fields
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| Kurt Andon | ... |
Fireman
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Gerry Black | ... |
Hero at Fire
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| Tony Cacciotti | ... |
Anthony Casselli
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| William Bogert | ... |
TV Moderator
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| Joyce Brothers | ... |
Dr. Joyce Brothers
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Gerald Castillo | ... |
2nd Hero at Fire
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Natalie Cilona | ... |
Woman in Fire
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Tony Crupi | ... |
Policeman
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Heidi Gold | ... |
Secretary
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Garry Goodrow | ... |
TV Reporter
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| Michael Gorrin | ... |
Mr. Rothberg
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Rod Haase | ... |
Captain Avenger
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Henrietta Jacobson | ... |
Mrs. Rothberg
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| Gary Howard Klar | ... |
Cameraman
(as Gary Klar)
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Michael Leon | ... |
Wilson
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| Andrew Masset | ... |
Jerry
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| Bryan O'Byrne | ... |
Scientist
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| James O'Connell | ... |
Stage Manager
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Church Ortiz | ... |
Grocery Store Punk
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William Robertson | ... |
Bum
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| Robin Sherwood | ... |
Lab. Assistant
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Marley Sims | ... |
Denise
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| Joseph Stern | ... |
Assistant Director
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| Kenneth Tobey | ... |
Firechief Palmer
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Larry Attebery | ... |
TV Commentator
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| Kevin Bacon | ... |
2nd Teenager
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Vanda Barra | ... |
Woman in Crowd
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| Neill Barry | ... |
1st Teenager
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| Chris Borgen | ... |
TV Commentator
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AJ Carothers | ... |
Stage Director
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| Gary Combs | ... |
Holdup Man
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Rita Crafts | ... |
Woman in Crowd
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Carol Martin | ... |
TV Newscaster
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| Lionel Pina | ... |
3rd Teenager
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Michael Prince | ... |
Dignitary
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| John Roland | ... |
Reporter
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Marilyn Salenger | ... |
Reporter
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Jack Somack | ... |
Waiter
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Rolland Smith | ... |
TV Newscaster
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Willy Stern | ... |
Johnny
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| Nancy Bleier | ... |
Commercial Star
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| Robert Carricart | ... |
Reporter
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Frank Casey | ... |
Reporter
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Tracey Cohn | ... |
Young Girl
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Kenneth Cory | ... |
Man at Rally
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Penny Crone | ... |
Reporter
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Alberto Ferrara | ... |
Young Boy
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| Leonard P. Geer | ... |
1st Thug
(as Lenny Geer)
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Tyler Horn | ... |
Commercial Star
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| Peter Iacangelo | ... |
Man at Rally
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Jack Beers | ... |
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
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Kenneth Boys | ... |
Mime (uncredited)
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Matteo Cafiso | ... |
Boy at Party: Boy in Crowd (uncredited)
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TJ Edwards | ... |
City Hall Spectator: "That's not true!" (uncredited)
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Robert P. Fields | ... |
Young Fan (uncredited)
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| Paul Kosopod | ... |
Robbery Victim (uncredited)
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| Marianne Muellerleile | ... |
Woman in Line (uncredited)
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| Gene Palma | ... |
Street Drummer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Martin Davidson | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| AJ Carothers | ... | (written by) (as A.J. Carothers) |
Produced by
| Stephen J. Friedman | ... | producer (produced by) (as Stephen Friedman) |
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Patrick Williams | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| David M. Walsh | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Garfield | ||
Editorial Department
| Margaret Adachi | ... | assistant editor |
| Sara Freeland | ... | assistant editor |
| Sidney Levin | ... | supervising editor |
| William Jacobs | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Sam Christensen | ... | (casting) |
| Joyce Robinson | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| Albert Brenner | ||
Art Direction by
| Norm Baron | ||
| Robert Gundlach | ||
Set Decoration by
| Marvin March | ||
Costume Design by
| Sandy Davidson | ||
Makeup Department
| Kathryn Blondell | ... | hair stylist |
| Lee Harman | ... | makeup artist (as Lee Harmen) |
Production Management
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Roe | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | ... | property master |
| Arthur Gelb | ... | graphic artist |
| Bill MacSems | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Overton | ... | sound |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Don S. Walden | ... | sound editor |
| Jory A. Beckert | ... | sound crew chief (uncredited) |
| Robert Davenport | ... | sound re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Robin Haskins | ... | re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Duncan McEwan | ... | sound loader (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Leslie Hoffman | ... | stunts |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Norman Buck | ... | key grip |
| Robert Edesa | ... | camera operator |
| Bill Gerardo | ... | second assistant camera |
| Vinnie Gerardo | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Ginsburg | ... | still photographer |
| Norman Harris | ... | gaffer |
| Richard C. Kratina | ... | director of photography: New York |
| Richard Moran | ... | key grip |
| Ralph Nelson | ... | still photographer (as Ralph Nelson Jr.) |
| Warren Rothenberger | ... | camera operator |
| Johnny Walker | ... | assistant camera |
| William Ward | ... | gaffer |
| Ron Kenyon | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Robert D. McBride | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Julie Hughes | ... | casting: New York |
| Barry Moss | ... | casting: New York |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Butler | ... | wardrobe |
| Clifford Capone | ... | wardrobe: New York |
| C.J. Donnelly | ... | wardrobe: New York |
| Jennifer L. Parsons | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Martin Danzig | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator |
| Harry V. Lojewski | ... | music supervisor |
| William Saracino | ... | music editor |
| Tom Brown | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lillian O. MacNeill | ... | script supervisor (as L.O. MacNeill) |
Transportation Department
| Randy Peters | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Arlene Gelb | ... | assistant: Martin Davidson |
| Don Morgan | ... | unit publicist |
| Michele Panelli-Venetis | ... | assistant: Roger Rothstein (as Michele Panelli) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1980) (United States) (theatrical) (released thru)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- CBS (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm |
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| Taglines | Help is on the way! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Last Married Couple in America/Cruising/Just Tell Me What You Want/Hero At Large/Saturn 3 (1980). See more » |
| Quotes |
Steve Nichols:
Mind if I drop in? See more » |