Yesterday's Hero
| Yesterday's Hero | |
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| Directed by | Neil Leifer |
| Produced by |
Elliott Kastner Oscar Lerman Ken Regan |
| Written by | Jackie Collins |
| Starring |
Ian McShane Suzanne Somers Adam Faith Paul Nicholas |
| Music by | Stanley Myers |
| Edited by | Antony Gibbs |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates | November 1979 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
Yesterday's Hero is a 1979 British film starring Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers (in her film debut), Adam Faith, Paul Nicholas and Cary Elwes (in his film debut). It also features Glynis Barber and Emma Samms in their early performances. The story of an alcoholic ex-footballer attempting a comeback with the Saints who are owned by a wealthy pop star. When a striker gets injured, Turner (McShane) is signed by the third division team and helps to get them to Wembley where they play 'Leicester Forest' in the final. But can he stop drinking and make it to the final?. The screenplay was written by novelist Jackie Collins, but was an original work and not based on one of her books. Though it bears a striking resemblance to the life of the former player George Best, the film is not biographical. The cup final at Wembley uses footage from the Southampton v Nottingham Forest league Cup Final. The film is currently being shown by TalkingPictures TV (Sky 343 Freeview 81)
Cast
- Ian McShane as Rod Turner
- Suzanne Somers as Cloudy Martin
- Adam Faith as Jake Marsh
- Paul Nicholas as Clint Simon
- Sam Kydd as Sam Turner
- Glynis Barber as Susan
- Trevor Thomas as Speed
- Sandy Ratcliff as Rita
- Alan Lake as Georgie Moore
- Matthew Long as Mack Gill
- Paul J. Medford as Marek
- Paul Desbois as Butch
- Eric Deacon as Chris
- George Moon as Changing Room Attendant
- Jack Haig as Sam's Crony
- Damian Elwes as Disco Dancer
- Cary Elwes as Disco Dancer
- John Motson as T.V. Interviewer / Commentator