Hero at Large(1980)
“Help is on the way!”
Overview
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 promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Director
Martin Davidson
Studio
Kings Road Entertainment
Revenue
$16M
Cast
John Ritter
as Steve Nichols
Anne Archer
as J. Marsh
Bert Convy
as Walter Reeves
Kevin McCarthy
as Calvin Donnelly
Harry Bellaver
as Eddie
Anita Dangler
as Mrs. Havacheck
Jane Hallaren
as Gloria Preston
Leonard Harris
as Mayor
Rick Podell
as Milo
Allan Rich
as Marty Fields
Kurt Andon
as Fireman
Gerry Black
as Hero at Fire
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Kings Road Entertainment • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch Hero at Large?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hero at Large (1980).
What is Hero at Large about?▼
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 promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Who directed Hero at Large?▼
Hero at Large was directed by Martin Davidson and released in 1980. It is a action, comedy, drama film.
How long is Hero at Large?▼
Hero at Large has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Hero at Large?▼
The cast of Hero at Large includes John Ritter as Steve Nichols, Anne Archer as J. Marsh, Bert Convy as Walter Reeves, Kevin McCarthy as Calvin Donnelly, Harry Bellaver as Eddie and more.
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