Yesterday's Hero

Neil Leifer
1979-04-24

From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.
4.5
95 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Ian McShane Rod Turner The Free Refills
Suzanne Somers Cloudy Unowned
Adam Faith Jake Unowned
Alan Lake Georgie Moore Unowned
Paul Nicholas Clint Unowned
Sandy Ratcliff Rita Unowned
Glynis Barber Susan Unowned
Sam Kydd Sam Turner Unowned
Paul J. Medford Marek Unowned
Emma Samms Candy Unowned
Cary Elwes Disco Dancer Unowned
Vivienne Johnson Unowned
John Motson TV Interviewer & Commentator Unowned
Eric Deacon Chris Unowned
Jack Haig Sam's Crony Unowned
Trevor Thomas Speed Unowned
Matthew Long Mac Gill Unowned
Paul Desbois Butch Unowned
Astley Jones Newscaster Unowned