A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich(1977)
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich Synopsis
A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) is a drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, released on December 14, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott and Helen Martin. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Nelson
- Writers:
- Alice Childress, Alice Childress
- Producers:
- Robert B. Radnitz
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Stanley
- Composer:
- Tom McIntosh
- Production:
- Radnitz/Mattel Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cicely Tyson
as Sweets
Paul Winfield
as Butler
Larry B. Scott
as Benjie
Helen Martin
as Mrs. Bell
Glynn Turman
as Nigeria
David Groh
as Cohen
Kevin Hooks
as Tiger
- Kenneth Green
Kenneth Green
as Jimmy Lee
Harold Sylvester
as Doctor
Erin Blunt
as Carwell
Arthur French
as Security Guard
Bill Cobbs
as Bartender
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson, written by Alice Childress and Alice Childress, produced by Robert B. Radnitz.
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich online?
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel and Demand Africa Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
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The main cast of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) includes Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin and Glynn Turman. The film was directed by Ralph Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich released?
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was released on December 14, 1977 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich worth watching?
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.