Hero in the Family
Synopsis
A teenage son of an astronaut tries to help his father after he and a chimpanzee switch brains as the result of a space flight mis-hap in which the boy must protect the "chimp" in which his...
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Hero In The Family 1986 Disney Sunday Movie Promo
Type: Teaser • Published 2013-09-20
Top Cast
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Christopher Collet
Benjamin Reed
Cliff DeYoung
Digger Reed
Annabeth Gish
Jessie
Darleen Carr
Lisa Reed
Keith Dorman
Ralph
David Wohl
Loudon
M. Emmet Walsh
General Presser
Jay Brazeau
Zoo Guard
Bernard Cuffling
Galleria Manager
Don S. Davis
Capcom
Bill Dow
NASA Technician
Deryl Hayes
Security Man
Max Martini
Student Council President
Alicia Michelle
Buffy
Stephen E. Miller
Security Man
Robin Mossley
Mr. Ozone Driver
Gordon McIntosh
Sonny Biker
William Nunn
Express Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Loftus, John Drimmer
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Hero in the Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Barry & Enright/Alexander Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Damski
Geoffrey Loftus, John Drimmer
William Goldstein
John Drimmer
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey Loftus
Writer
Mel Damski
Director
John Drimmer
Writer
John Drimmer
Producer
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero in the Family
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What is Hero in the Family about?
A teenage son of an astronaut tries to help his father after he and a chimpanzee switch brains as the result of a space flight mis-hap in which the boy must protect the "chimp" in which his...
Who directed Hero in the Family?
Hero in the Family was directed by Mel Damski.
Who stars in Hero in the Family?
The principal cast of Hero in the Family includes Christopher Collet, Cliff DeYoung, Annabeth Gish, Darleen Carr, Keith Dorman.
When was Hero in the Family released and how long is it?
Hero in the Family was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero in the Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero in the Family was composed by William Goldstein.