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Hero at Large

Hero at Large

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Hero at Large
1980 1h 38m5.9

Hero at Large

“Help is on the way!”

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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.

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DirectorMartin Davidson
ScreenplayAJ Carothers
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 8, 1980
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$16M
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.9 / 10
Votes43
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama
StudioKings Road Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

John Ritter

John Ritter

Steve Nichols

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

J. Marsh

Bert Convy

Bert Convy

Walter Reeves

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Calvin Donnelly

Harry Bellaver

Harry Bellaver

Eddie

Anita Dangler

Anita Dangler

Mrs. Havacheck

Jane Hallaren

Jane Hallaren

Gloria Preston

Leonard Harris

Leonard Harris

Mayor

Rick Podell

Rick Podell

Milo

Allan Rich

Allan Rich

Marty Fields

Kurt Andon

Kurt Andon

Fireman

Gerry Black

Gerry Black

Hero at Fire

Tony Cacciotti

Tony Cacciotti

Anthony Casselli

William Bogert

William Bogert

TV Moderator

Joyce Brothers

Joyce Brothers

Self

Gerald Castillo

Gerald Castillo

2nd Hero at Fire

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Natalie Cilona

Woman in Fire

🎭

Tony Crupi

Policeman

🎭

Heidi Gold

Secretary

Garry Goodrow

Garry Goodrow

TV Reporter

Michael Gorrin

Michael Gorrin

Mr. Rothberg

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Rod Haase

Captain Avenger

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Henrietta Jacobson

Mrs. Rothberg

🎭

Gary Klar

Cameraman

Michael Leon

Michael Leon

Wilson

Andrew Masset

Andrew Masset

Jerry

🎭

Bryan O'Byrne

Scientist

James O'Connell

James O'Connell

Stage Manager

🎭

Church Ortiz

Grocery Store Punk

🎭

William Robertson

Bum

Robin Sherwood

Robin Sherwood

Lab. Assistant

🎭

Marley Sims

Denise

🎭

Joseph Stern

Assistant Director

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Firechief Palmer

🎭

Larry Attebery

TV Commentator

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

2nd Teenager

🎭

Vanda Barra

Woman in Crowd

Neill Barry

Neill Barry

1st Teenager

🎭

Chris Borgen

TV Commentator

🎭

AJ Carothers

Stage Director

Gary Combs

Gary Combs

Holdup Man

🎭

Rita Crafts

Woman in Crowd

🎭

Carol Martin

TV Newscaster

Lionel Pina

Lionel Pina

3rd Teenager

🎭

Michael Prince

Dignitary

🎭

John Roland

Reporter

🎭

Marilyn Salenger

Reporter

Jack Somack

Jack Somack

Waiter

🎭

Rolland Smith

TV Newscaster

🎭

Willy Stern

Johnny

Nancy Bleier

Nancy Bleier

Commercial Star

Robert Carricart

Robert Carricart

Reporter

🎭

Frank Casey

Reporter

🎭

Tracey Cohn

Young Girl

🎭

Kenneth Cory

Man at Rally

🎭

Penny Crone

Reporter

🎭

Alberto Ferrara

Young Boy

Leonard P. Geer

Leonard P. Geer

1st Thug

🎭

Tyler Horn

Commercial Star

🎭

Peter Iacangelo

Man at Rally

🎭

Jack Beers

Subway Passenger (uncredited)

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Kenneth Boys

Mime (uncredited)

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Robert P. Fields

Young Fan (uncredited)

Marianne Muellerleile

Marianne Muellerleile

Woman in Line (uncredited)

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Gene Palma

Street Drummer (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hero at Large

Where can I watch Hero at Large?

Hero at Large (1980) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed Hero at Large?

Hero at Large (1980) was directed by Martin Davidson. The film is a Action, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 38m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is Hero at Large?

Hero at Large runs 1h 38m (98 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 43 votes. Genre: Action, Comedy.

Is Hero at Large worth watching?

Hero at Large is rated 5.9/10 by 43 viewers — below average. A good pick for Action and Comedy fans.