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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

19771h 47mRalph Nelson
IMDb 6.8

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A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.

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SacrificeHeroinHopeGhettoDrugsFamilyHardship

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) about?

A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.

Who stars in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich stars Cicely Tyson (Sweets), Paul Winfield (Butler), Larry B. Scott (Benjie), Helen Martin (Mrs. Bell), Glynn Turman (Nigeria). The film was directed by Ralph Nelson.

How long is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977.

Is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich worth watching?

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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