Some Kind of Hero (1982)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $8,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $23,671,186.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2629 |
Directed By
Michael Pressman
Crew
James Kirkwood Jr.
Robert Boris
Michael Pressman
James Kirkwood Jr.
Robert Boris
Howard W. Koch
James Kirkwood Jr.
Samuel Vance
Patrick Williams
James L. Schoppe
Christopher Greenbury
Lynn Stalmaster
Robert L. Stevenson
King Baggot
Mel Dellar
Monty Westmore
John H. Anderson
Kym Washington Longino
TOP CAST
Richard Pryor
Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
Margot Kidder
Toni Donovan
Ray Sharkey
Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo
Ronny Cox
Col. Powers
Lynne Moody
Lisa
Olivia Cole
Jesse
Paul Benjamin
Leon
David Adams
The Kid
Martin Azarow
Tank
Shelly Batt
Olivia
Susan Berlin
Jeanette
Mary Betten
Lady Teller
Herbie Braha
Honcho #2
Anthony Charnota
Base Commander
Matt Clark
Mickey
Jude Farese
Bandit #1
Elizabeth Farley
Bank Secretary
John Fujioka
Captain Tan Tai
Raymond Guth
Motel Clerk
Anne Haney
Monica Lewis
Mary Jackson
Frances
Peter Jason
Honcho #1
Caren Kaye
Sheila Daniels
Enid Kent
Woman Reporter
Nan Martin
Hilda
Bill Morey
Major Ryan
Warren Munson
Bank President
Kenneth O'Brien
Jim (Bartender)
Tim Thomerson
Cal
David Banks
Disc Jockey
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