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Cicely Tyson
Sweets
Paul Winfield
Butler
Larry B. Scott
Benjie
Helen Martin
Mrs. Bell
Glynn Turman
Nigeria
David Groh
Cohen
Kevin Hooks
Tiger
Kenneth Green
Jimmy Lee
Harold Sylvester
Doctor
Erin Blunt
Carwell
Arthur French
Security Guard
Bill Cobbs
Bartender
Sheila Wills
Admissions Clerk
Arnold Johnson
Patient
Barbara Alston
Girl Friend
Keny Long
Male Nurse
Hartwell Sims
Minister
Claire Brennen
Social Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Childress
- Original Score
- Tom McIntosh
- Original Title
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Radnitz/Mattel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Alice Childress
Tom McIntosh
Frank Stanley
Fred A. Chulack
Robert B. Radnitz
Department Leadership Roster
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Tom McIntosh
Original Music Composer
Ralph Nelson
Director
Robert B. Radnitz
Producer
Alice Childress
Screenplay
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich about?
A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
Who directed A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
The principal cast of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich includes Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin, Glynn Turman.
When was A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich released and how long is it?
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was composed by Tom McIntosh.
Is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich based on a book or true story?
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Childress".