Some Kind of Hero (1982)
1h 37m
Running Time
April 2, 1982Release Date
Some Kind of Hero (1982)
1h 37m
Running Time
April 2, 1982Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Pryor
Eddie Keller
Margot Kidder
Toni
Ray Sharkey
Vinnie
Ronny Cox
Colonel Powers
Lynne Moody
Lisa
Olivia Cole
Jesse
Paul Benjamin
Leon
David Adams
The Kid
Martin Azarow
Tank
Susan Berlin
Jeanette
Shelly Batt
Olivia
Mary Betten
Lady Teller
Michael Pressman
Director
Robert Boris
Writer
Herbie Braha
Honcho #2
James Kirkwood Jr.
Writer
Anthony Charnota
Base Commander
Matt Clark
Mickey
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Patrick Williams
Composer
Jude Farese
Bandit #1
Elizabeth Farley
Bank Secretary
King Baggot
Cinematographer
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
John Fujioka
Captain Tan Tai
Raymond Guth
Motel Clerk
Lynn Stalmaster
CastingDirector
Anne Haney
Monica Lewis
Mary Jackson
Frances
Peter Jason
Honcho #1
Caren Kaye
Sheila Daniels
Enid Kent
Woman Reporter
Media.
Details.
Release DateApril 2, 1982
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 37m
Content RatingR
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office$23,671,186
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Wiki.
Some Kind of Hero is a 1982 American comedy-drama film starring Richard Pryor as a returning Vietnam War veteran having trouble adjusting to civilian life. Soon he is involved in an organized crime heist. It co-stars Margot Kidder and was directed by Michael Pressman.
Although James Kirkwood and Robert Boris are jointly credited with the screenplay, the script was in fact Boris' rewrite of Kirkwood’s adaptation of his novel. Originally intended to be a straight drama, the studio insisted that Pryor perform comedic scenes as well. However, Pryor agreed with the importance of the screenplay's serious tone and maintained a dramatic performance when filming.