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Paperback Hero

R19731h 33mPeter Pearson
IMDb 6.0

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"every woman's had one... every man's been one... once..."

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.

Drama
Small TownIce HockeySaskatchewanHockey Player

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What is Paperback Hero (1973) 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 stars in Paperback Hero?

Paperback Hero stars Keir Dullea (Rick Dylan), Elizabeth Ashley (Loretta), John Beck (Pov), Dayle Haddon (Joanna), Franz Russell (Big Ed). The film was directed by Peter Pearson.

How long is Paperback Hero?

Paperback Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated R.

Is Paperback Hero worth watching?

Paperback Hero holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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