Yesterday's Hero (1979)

4.8/10 95 min Drama

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.

Cast

Ian McShane

Rod Turner

Suzanne Somers

Cloudy

Adam Faith

Jake

Alan Lake

Georgie Moore

Paul Nicholas

Clint

Sandy Ratcliff

Rita

Glynis Barber

Susan

Sam Kydd

Sam Turner

Paul J. Medford

Marek

Emma Samms

Candy

Cary Elwes

Disco Dancer

Vivienne Johnson

John Motson

TV Interviewer & Commentator

Eric Deacon

Chris

Jack Haig

Sam's Crony

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