Movie

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

★ 5.9(10)19771h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Ralph Nelson
Release date: 1977-12-14
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Radnitz/Mattel Productions

About A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is a 1977 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ralph Nelson, starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield and Larry B. Scott. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Cicely Tyson

Sweets

Paul Winfield

Butler

Larry B. Scott

Benjie

Helen Martin

Mrs. Bell

Glynn Turman

Nigeria

David Groh

Cohen

Kevin Hooks

Tiger

Kenneth Green

Jimmy Lee

Harold Sylvester

Doctor

Erin Blunt

Carwell

Themes & keywords

sacrificeheroinhopeghettodrugsfamilyhardship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich in Brazil?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich on Netflix?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich stars Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin and Glynn Turman.

When did A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich come out?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is a 1977 movie directed by Ralph Nelson.

What genre is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is Drama film.

Who directed A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?+

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was directed by Ralph Nelson.