Some Kind of Hero

Michael Pressman
1982-04-02

Richard Pryor is in a new kind of comedy... about some kind of hero... in some kind of mess.
5.5
97 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Richard Pryor Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal Unowned
Margot Kidder Toni Donovan Unowned
Ray Sharkey Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo Unowned
Ronny Cox Col. Powers Unowned
Lynne Moody Lisa Unowned
Olivia Cole Jesse Unowned
Paul Benjamin Leon Unowned
David Adams The Kid Unowned
Martin Azarow Tank Unowned
Shelly Batt Olivia Unowned
Susan Berlin Jeanette Unowned
Mary Betten Lady Teller Unowned
Herbie Braha Honcho #2 Unowned
Anthony Charnota Base Commander Unowned
Matt Clark Mickey Unowned
Jude Farese Bandit #1 Unowned
Elizabeth Farley Bank Secretary Unowned
John Fujioka Captain Tan Tai Unowned
Raymond Guth Motel Clerk Unowned
Anne Haney Monica Lewis Unowned
Mary Jackson Frances Unowned
Peter Jason Honcho #1 Unowned
Caren Kaye Sheila Daniels Unowned
Enid Kent Woman Reporter Unowned
Nan Martin Hilda Unowned
Bill Morey Major Ryan Unowned
Warren Munson Bank President Unowned
Kenneth O'Brien Jim (Bartender) Unowned
Tim Thomerson Cal Unowned
David Banks Disc Jockey Unowned