Paperback Hero
“every woman's had one... every man's been one... once...”
Synopsis
A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.
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Paperback Hero (1973)
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-11-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Pearson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Pearson, Les Rose
- Original Score
- Ron Collier
- Original Title
- Paperback Hero
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Agincourt International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Pearson
Barry Pearson, Les Rose
Ron Collier
Donald Wilder
Kirk Jones
James Margellos, John F. Bassett
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Jones
Editor
Donald Wilder
Director of Photography
Ron Collier
Original Music Composer
Marion Mills
Costume Design
Peter Pearson
Director
James Margellos
Producer
John F. Bassett
Producer
Barry Pearson
Writer
Les Rose
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paperback Hero
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What is Paperback Hero about?
A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.
Who directed Paperback Hero?
Paperback Hero was directed by Peter Pearson.
Who stars in Paperback Hero?
The principal cast of Paperback Hero includes Keir Dullea, Elizabeth Ashley, John Beck, Dayle Haddon, Franz Russell.
When was Paperback Hero released and how long is it?
Paperback Hero was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Paperback Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paperback Hero was composed by Ron Collier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paperback Hero?
Paperback Hero holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).