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Yesterday's Hero( 1979)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Ian McShane

      Rod Turner

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      Suzanne Somers

      Cloudy

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      Adam Faith

      Jake

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      Alan Lake

      Georgie Moore

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      Paul Nicholas

      Clint

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      Sandy Ratcliff

      Rita

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      Glynis Barber

      Susan

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      Sam Kydd

      Sam Turner

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      Paul J. Medford

      Marek

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      Emma Samms

      Candy

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      Cary Elwes

      Disco Dancer

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      Vivienne Johnson

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      John Motson

      TV Interviewer & Commentator

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      Eric Deacon

      Chris

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      Jack Haig

      Sam's Crony

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      Trevor Thomas

      Speed

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      Matthew Long

      Mac Gill

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      Paul Desbois

      Butch

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      Astley Jones

      Newscaster

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by dennyjt

    3
    Written by dennyjt on Mon Jul 25 2022
    Banal and cliched story of former great footballer, now alcoholic and playing non-league, who is given a lifeline by pop star Nicholas, owner of a team on the rise and in the midst of a cup run. Bleary egomaniac McShane treats his lady friends callously but old flame Somers, now singing partner to Nicholas, somehow convinces him to reform and shape up. Faith is the coach forced to accept him. Pitches were muddy in those days and pop duos were as bland as ever. Written by Jackie Collins, so the characters are cliched and one-dimensional, while the situations are turgid. Nicholas and Somers...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • football (soccer)