Paperback Hero(1973)
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Paperback Hero Synopsis
A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.
Paperback Hero (1973) is a drama film directed by Peter Pearson, released on September 21, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Keir Dullea, Elizabeth Ashley, John Beck and Dayle Haddon. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Pearson
- Writers:
- Barry Pearson, Les Rose
- Producers:
- John F. Bassett, James Margellos
- Cinematographer:
- Donald Wilder
- Composer:
- Ron Collier
- Production:
- Agincourt International
- Status:
- Released
Paperback Hero (1973) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paperback Hero before you stream it.
Paperback Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keir Dullea
as Rick Dylan
Elizabeth Ashley
as Loretta
John Beck
as Pov
Dayle Haddon
as Joanna
Franz Russell
as Big Ed
George R. Robertson
as Burdock
Ted Follows
as Cagey
- Linda Sorensen
Linda Sorensen
as Mona
- Les Ruby
Les Ruby
as Jock
- Jacquie Presly
Jacquie Presly
as Marlene
Key crew
Directed by Peter Pearson, written by Barry Pearson and Les Rose, produced by John F. Bassett and James Margellos.
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Paperback Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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Paperback Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paperback Hero online?
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Who stars in Paperback Hero?
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The main cast of Paperback Hero (1973) includes Keir Dullea, Elizabeth Ashley, John Beck, Dayle Haddon and Franz Russell. The film was directed by Peter Pearson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paperback Hero released?
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Paperback Hero was released on September 21, 1973 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Paperback Hero worth watching?
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Paperback Hero (1973) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paperback Hero?
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Yes. The official Paperback Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.