Some Kind of Hero
“Richard Pryor is in a new kind of comedy... about some kind of hero... in some kind of mess.”
Synopsis
A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.
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Top Cast
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Richard Pryor
Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
Margot Kidder
Toni Donovan
Ray Sharkey
Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo
Ronny Cox
Col. Powers
Lynne Moody
Lisa
Olivia Cole
Jesse
Paul Benjamin
Leon
David Adams
The Kid
Martin Azarow
Tank
Shelly Batt
Olivia
Susan Berlin
Jeanette
Mary Betten
Lady Teller
Herbie Braha
Honcho #2
Anthony Charnota
Base Commander
Matt Clark
Mickey
Jude Farese
Bandit #1
Elizabeth Farley
Bank Secretary
John Fujioka
Captain Tan Tai
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.96x
+$15.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kirkwood Jr.
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Some Kind of Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.7M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Howard W. Koch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pressman
James Kirkwood Jr., Robert Boris
Patrick Williams
King Baggot
Christopher Greenbury
Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood Jr.
Screenplay
Robert Boris
Writer
Michael Pressman
Director
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
King Baggot
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Some Kind of Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Some Kind of Hero about?
A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.
Who directed Some Kind of Hero?
Some Kind of Hero was directed by Michael Pressman.
Who stars in Some Kind of Hero?
The principal cast of Some Kind of Hero includes Richard Pryor, Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey, Ronny Cox, Lynne Moody.
When was Some Kind of Hero released and how long is it?
Some Kind of Hero was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Some Kind of Hero?
Some Kind of Hero had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $23.7M at the worldwide box office (2.96 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Some Kind of Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Some Kind of Hero was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is Some Kind of Hero based on a book or true story?
Some Kind of Hero is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Kirkwood Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Some Kind of Hero?
Some Kind of Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).