Once a Hero
“Foiling evildoers, crusading for law and order... Captain Justice to the rescue!”
Synopsis
In a world gone mad, one man lives to turn wrong to right, bad to good, and despicable to black-and-blue. One man lives to beat back the forces of evil with a legendary arsenal of superpowers. One man lives to kiss the babies, impress the ladies, and make grown men weep. He is Captain Justice, and this is his story. The Cicero Gang, the dregs of society, a vicious pack of power-hungry psychopaths, has taken Captain Justice's number one fan, Woody, and his mom hostage. Once again, evil reigns and innocent lives lay in danger. Can anyone survive? Is this really curtains for rosy cheeks, bubble gum and mom's apple pie? But wait! What is that speck on the horizon, blasting through the Forbidden Zone like a rocket? It's a force beyond the imagination. The man, the myth, the ultimate comic book superhero - it's Captain Justice, speeding towards perilous adventure and various acts of bravery. 74-minute movie is an assembly edit of various episodes from the TV show.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudia Weill
- Screenplay & Story
- Dusty Kay
- Original Title
- Once a Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- New World International, Garden Party Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudia Weill
Dusty Kay
Paul Pumpian
Department Leadership Roster
Dusty Kay
Writer
Claudia Weill
Director
Paul Pumpian
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Hero
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What is Once a Hero about?
In a world gone mad, one man lives to turn wrong to right, bad to good, and despicable to black-and-blue. One man lives to beat back the forces of evil with a legendary arsenal of superpowers. One man lives to kiss the babies, impress the ladies, and make grown men weep. He is Captain Justice, and this is his story. The Cicero Gang, the dregs of society, a vicious pack of power-hungry psychopaths, has taken Captain Justice's number one fan, Woody, and his mom hostage. Once again, evil reigns and innocent lives lay in danger. Can anyone survive? Is this really curtains for rosy cheeks, bubble gum and mom's apple pie? But wait! What is that speck on the horizon, blasting through the Forbidden Zone like a rocket? It's a force beyond the imagination. The man, the myth, the ultimate comic book superhero - it's Captain Justice, speeding towards perilous adventure and various acts of bravery. 74-minute movie is an assembly edit of various episodes from the TV show.
Who directed Once a Hero?
Once a Hero was directed by Claudia Weill.
Who stars in Once a Hero?
The principal cast of Once a Hero includes Jeff Lester, Josh Blake, Caitlin Clarke, Robert Forster, Milo O'Shea.
When was Once a Hero released and how long is it?
Once a Hero was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once a Hero?
Once a Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).