Hero at Large(1980)
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Hero at Large Synopsis
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.
Hero at Large (1980) is a action, comedy and drama film directed by Martin Davidson, released on February 8, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy and Kevin McCarthy. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Davidson
- Writers:
- AJ Carothers
- Producers:
- Stephen J. Friedman
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Patrick Williams
- Production:
- Kings Road Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $15,934,737
- Status:
- Released
Hero at Large (1980) Trailer
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Hero at Large Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Martin Davidson, written by AJ Carothers, produced by Stephen J. Friedman.
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Hero at Large Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 45 ratings.
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Hero at Large – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hero at Large online?
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Hero at Large (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hero at Large?
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The main cast of Hero at Large (1980) includes John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy and Harry Bellaver. The film was directed by Martin Davidson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hero at Large released?
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Hero at Large was released on February 8, 1980 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Hero at Large worth watching?
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Hero at Large (1980) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hero at Large?
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Yes. The official Hero at Large trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.