Yesterday's Hero (1979)

  • NR
  • 04/24/1979 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 35m

From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.

Overview

Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.

Neil Leifer

Director

Jackie Collins

Writer

Cast

Ian McShane's headshot

Ian McShane

Rod Turner
Suzanne Somers's headshot

Suzanne Somers

Cloudy
Adam Faith's headshot

Adam Faith

Jake
Alan Lake's headshot

Alan Lake

Georgie Moore
Paul Nicholas's headshot

Paul Nicholas

Clint
Sandy Ratcliff's headshot

Sandy Ratcliff

Rita
Glynis Barber's headshot

Glynis Barber

Susan
Sam Kydd's headshot

Sam Kydd

Sam Turner

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