Was Once a Hero
Synopsis
Ginny and Little Bit are in trouble. After their father and only living relative is murdered by a gang of outlaws led by an increasingly unhinged marauder named Chance, they've been on the run. Narrowly escaping death, Ginny has only her wiles and her love for her little brother, as they make their way across an unforgiving landscape fraught with sheer danger. As she struggles with the painful memory of her father's murder and the utterly overwhelming guilt born from killing the man who was hell-bent on her rape and torture, Ginny is out of options as the wolves are relentlessly closing in. Things change for the children when they cross paths with Major Malcolm Hunter, a one-time war hero and lawman who's now been reduced to an old man with a failing memory. They form an alliance and make an attempt to reach the town of Black Ridge, where they could all be saved. Will Malcolm and Ginny have what it takes to find this place of refuge that may or may not even exist?
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Was Once A Hero - Trailer - Memory FadesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuthill
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Searles, Paige Smith, Michael Tuthill
- Original Title
- Was Once a Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Future Phantoscope, Lonesome Tree Productions, Lucid Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuthill
Dan Searles, Paige Smith, Michael Tuthill
Jordan Miller, Michael Tuthill
Paige Smith, Dan Searles, Florentino Gregorio, Michael Tuthill
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Miller
Editor
Michael Tuthill
Director
Paige Smith
Producer
Dan Searles
Writer
Paige Smith
Writer
Paige Smith
Costume Design
Michael Tuthill
Producer
Michael Tuthill
Editor
Michael Tuthill
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Was Once a Hero
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What is Was Once a Hero about?
Ginny and Little Bit are in trouble. After their father and only living relative is murdered by a gang of outlaws led by an increasingly unhinged marauder named Chance, they've been on the run. Narrowly escaping death, Ginny has only her wiles and her love for her little brother, as they make their way across an unforgiving landscape fraught with sheer danger. As she struggles with the painful memory of her father's murder and the utterly overwhelming guilt born from killing the man who was hell-bent on her rape and torture, Ginny is out of options as the wolves are relentlessly closing in. Things change for the children when they cross paths with Major Malcolm Hunter, a one-time war hero and lawman who's now been reduced to an old man with a failing memory. They form an alliance and make an attempt to reach the town of Black Ridge, where they could all be saved. Will Malcolm and Ginny have what it takes to find this place of refuge that may or may not even exist?
Who directed Was Once a Hero?
Was Once a Hero was directed by Michael Tuthill.
Who stars in Was Once a Hero?
The principal cast of Was Once a Hero includes Julie Kashmanian, Noah Deavers, Darby Hinton, John Carter Cash, Robert Carradine.
When was Was Once a Hero released and how long is it?
Was Once a Hero was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Was Once a Hero?
Was Once a Hero holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).