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1979

Yesterday's Hero

Directed by Neil Leifer
From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.

Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.

Duration

1h 35m

Released

April 24, 1979

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Cast19

  • Ian McShane
  • Suzanne Somers
  • Adam Faith
  • Alan Lake
  • Paul Nicholas
  • Sandy Ratcliff
  • Glynis Barber
  • Sam Kydd
  • Paul J. Medford

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