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Hero at Large

  • 1980
  • PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
Anne Archer and John Ritter in Hero at Large (1980)
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A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?

  • Director
    • Martin Davidson
  • Writer
    • AJ Carothers
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Anne Archer
    • Bert Convy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Davidson
    • Writer
      • AJ Carothers
    • Stars
      • John Ritter
      • Anne Archer
      • Bert Convy
    • 26User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast68

    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
    • Fireman
    Gerry Black
    • Hero at Fire
    Tony Cacciotti
    Tony Cacciotti
    • Anthony Casselli
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • TV Moderator
    Joyce Brothers
    Joyce Brothers
    • Dr. Joyce Brothers
    Gerald Castillo
    • 2nd Hero at Fire
    Natalie Cilona
    • Woman in Fire
    Tony Crupi
    • Policeman
    • Director
      • Martin Davidson
    • Writer
      • AJ Carothers
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews26

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Hero at Large' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      A young Kevin Bacon has a brief part as one of the teenagers at the beginning of the movie who gives Captain Avenger a hard time.
    • Goofs
      As Steve clearly sits in his cab obviously listening to a portable police scanner, he is clearly still moving the tuner (clearly showing needle movement) while the dispatcher can be clearly heard giving the information about the obviously fleeing criminals.
    • Quotes
      • Steve Nichols: Mind if I drop in?
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Last Married Couple in America/Cruising/Just Tell Me What You Want/Hero At Large/Saturn 3 (1980)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 8, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Captain Avenger
    • Filming locations
      • 26 Grove Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kings Road Entertainment
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,934,737
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,850,725
      • Feb 10, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,934,737
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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