Yesterday's Hero
“From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Ian McShane
Rod Turner
Suzanne Somers
Cloudy
Adam Faith
Jake
Alan Lake
Georgie Moore
Paul Nicholas
Clint
Sandy Ratcliff
Rita
Glynis Barber
Susan
Sam Kydd
Sam Turner
Paul J. Medford
Marek
Emma Samms
Candy
Cary Elwes
Disco Dancer
Vivienne Johnson
John Motson
TV Interviewer & Commentator
Eric Deacon
Chris
Jack Haig
Sam's Crony
Trevor Thomas
Speed
Matthew Long
Mac Gill
Paul Desbois
Butch
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Leifer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Collins
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Yesterday's Hero
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Seven Productions, Elliott Kastner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Leifer
Jackie Collins
Stanley Myers
Brian West
Antony Gibbs, Archie Ludski
Elliott Kastner
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Leifer
Director
Jackie Collins
Writer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Keith Wilson
Production Design
Brian West
Director of Photography
Archie Ludski
Editor
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yesterday's Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yesterday's Hero about?
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.
Who directed Yesterday's Hero?
Yesterday's Hero was directed by Neil Leifer.
Who stars in Yesterday's Hero?
The principal cast of Yesterday's Hero includes Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers, Adam Faith, Alan Lake, Paul Nicholas.
When was Yesterday's Hero released and how long is it?
Yesterday's Hero was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Yesterday's Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yesterday's Hero was composed by Stanley Myers.