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Some Kind of Hero

2nd April 1982
1h 37m
Michael Pressman

Some Kind of Hero is a 1982 Comedy Drama film released on 2nd April; Michael Pressman directed the film which stars Richard Pryor, Margot Kidder, and Ronny Cox. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $15,671,186 on its budget.

5.5
MetaCritic
68
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
IMDb
5.8

A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:05pm.

Cast (29)

Richard Pryor's profile Richard Pryor
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Margot Kidder's profile Margot Kidder
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Ronny Cox's profile Ronny Cox
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Peter Jason's profile Peter Jason
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Tim Thomerson's profile Tim Thomerson
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Matt Clark's profile Matt Clark
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Nan Martin's profile Nan Martin
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Anne Haney
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Ray Sharkey's profile Ray Sharkey
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Paul Benjamin's profile Paul Benjamin
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Anthony Charnota
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Warren Munson's profile Warren Munson
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Raymond Guth
Age at Filming ≈ 57
Mary Jackson
Age at Filming ≈ 71
Bill Morey
Age at Filming ≈ 62
Caren Kaye's profile Caren Kaye
Age at Filming ≈ 30
Lynne Moody's profile Lynne Moody
Age at Filming ≈ 31
John Fujioka's profile John Fujioka
Age at Filming ≈ 56
Kenneth O'Brien
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Jude Farese
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Olivia Cole
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Herbie Braha
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Enid Kent
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Martin Azarow
Age at Filming ≈ 47

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Updated: 15th Jan 2024, 9:35pm

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Some Kind of Hero Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 20-29
28% 30-39
34% 40-49
10% 50-59
3% 60-69
3% 70-79
17% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

41% Female
59% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Soldier
3% Prostitute
3% Army Colonel
3% Bank President
3% Motel Clerk
83% Unknown

Some Kind of Hero FAQ

When was Some Kind of Hero released?

Some Kind of Hero was released on Friday April 2nd, 1982.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Some Kind of Hero?

The lead role is played by Richard Pryor.

How much did Some Kind of Hero cost to make?

The budget was $8,000,000.

How much money did Some Kind of Hero make?

The worldwide revenue was $23,671,186.

Is Some Kind of Hero on Netflix?

No, Some Kind of Hero is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Some Kind of Hero on Amazon Prime?

No, Some Kind of Hero is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Some Kind of Hero on Disney Plus?

No, Some Kind of Hero is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States