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Still from A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich — A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) — Ralph Nelson

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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

English / 1977 / 1h 47m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.40/5·332 ratings·102 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
August 2022
Position 34

Credits

Crew

DirectorRalph Nelson

WriterAlice Childress

ComposerTom McIntosh

EditorFred A. Chulack

ProducerRobert B. Radnitz

Cast

as Sweets

Paul Winfieldas Butler

Larry B. Scottas Benjie

Helen Martinas Mrs. Bell

Glynn Turmanas Nigeria

David Grohas Cohen

Kevin Hooksas Tiger

Kenneth Greenas Jimmy Lee

Harold Sylvesteras Doctor

Erin Bluntas Carwell

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) | Criteria