Some Kind of Hero

Some Kind of Hero

Richard Pryor is in a new kind of comedy... about some kind of hero... in some kind of mess.

5.5 /10 43 votes
April 2, 1982 1h 37m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Michael Pressman
Writers James Kirkwood Jr., Robert Boris
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 5.5/10
Language EN
Budget $8,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Toni Donovan

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Col. Powers

Lynne Moody

Lynne Moody

Lisa

Olivia Cole

Olivia Cole

Jesse

Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin

Leon

David Adams

The Kid

Martin Azarow

Tank

Shelly Batt

Olivia

Susan Berlin

Jeanette

Mary Betten

Lady Teller

Frequently Asked Questions

Some Kind of Hero was released on April 2, 1982.

The runtime of Some Kind of Hero is 1h 37m.

Some Kind of Hero is a Comedy, Drama movie.

Some Kind of Hero has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Some Kind of Hero is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Some Kind of Hero was directed by Michael Pressman.

The main cast of Some Kind of Hero includes Richard Pryor, Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey.

Some Kind of Hero is originally in English.