Hero at Large
“Help is on the way!”
Synopsis
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hero At Large (1980) Official Trailer - John Ritter, Anne Archer Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-12
Top Cast
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John Ritter
Steve Nichols
Anne Archer
J. Marsh
Bert Convy
Walter Reeves
Kevin McCarthy
Calvin Donnelly
Harry Bellaver
Eddie
Anita Dangler
Mrs. Havacheck
Jane Hallaren
Gloria Preston
Leonard Harris
Mayor
Rick Podell
Milo
Allan Rich
Marty Fields
Kurt Andon
Fireman
Gerry Black
Hero at Fire
Tony Cacciotti
Anthony Casselli
William Bogert
TV Moderator
Joyce Brothers
Self
Gerald Castillo
2nd Hero at Fire
Natalie Cilona
Woman in Fire
Tony Crupi
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- AJ Carothers
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Hero at Large
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.9M
- Production Studios
- Kings Road Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Davidson
AJ Carothers
Patrick Williams
David M. Walsh
David Garfield
Stephen J. Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Davidson
Director
AJ Carothers
Writer
David Garfield
Editor
Sandy Davidson
Costume Design
Stephen J. Friedman
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Albert Brenner
Production Design
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero at Large
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hero at Large about?
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Who directed Hero at Large?
Hero at Large was directed by Martin Davidson.
Who stars in Hero at Large?
The principal cast of Hero at Large includes John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy, Harry Bellaver.
When was Hero at Large released and how long is it?
Hero at Large was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Hero at Large make at the box office?
Hero at Large grossed $15.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hero at Large?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero at Large was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hero at Large?
Hero at Large holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).