Heroes
“Finding the one you love...is finding yourself.”
Synopsis
A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to find out what became of the other men in his unit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"HEROES" TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-02
Top Cast
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Henry Winkler
Jack Dunne
Sally Field
Carol Bell
Harrison Ford
Ken Boyd
Val Avery
Mel
Olivia Cole
Jane Adcox
Hector Elias
Dr. Elias
Dennis Burkley
Gus
Tony Burton
Chef
Michael Cavanaugh
Peanuts
Helen Craig
Bus Depot Manager
John Finnegan
Mr. Munro
Betty McGuire
Mrs. Munro
John O'Leary
Ticket Clerk
Tom Rosqui
Patrolman #2
Fred Stuthman
Nathan
Caskey Swaim
Frank
Earle Towne
Leo Sturges
Kenneth Augustine
Charles
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.47x
+$30.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Carabatsos
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.5M
- Production Studios
- David Foster Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
James Carabatsos
Jack Nitzsche
Frank Stanley
Patrick Kennedy
Lawrence Turman, David Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
James Carabatsos
Writer
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Lawrence Turman
Producer
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
David Foster
Producer
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heroes about?
A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to find out what became of the other men in his unit.
Who directed Heroes?
Heroes was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in Heroes?
The principal cast of Heroes includes Henry Winkler, Sally Field, Harrison Ford, Val Avery, Olivia Cole.
When was Heroes released and how long is it?
Heroes was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heroes?
Heroes had a reported production budget of $3.2M and grossed $33.5M at the worldwide box office (10.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Heroes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heroes was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heroes?
Heroes holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).