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Hero at Large

PG19801h 38mMartin Davidson
IMDb 5.9

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"Help is on the way!"

An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.

ActionComedyDrama
Crime FighterSuperhero

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What is Hero at Large (1980) about?

An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.

Who stars in Hero at Large?

Hero at Large stars John Ritter (Steve Nichols), Anne Archer (J. Marsh), Bert Convy (Walter Reeves), Kevin McCarthy (Calvin Donnelly), Harry Bellaver (Eddie). The film was directed by Martin Davidson.

How long is Hero at Large?

Hero at Large has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is Hero at Large worth watching?

Hero at Large holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. Fans of Action, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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