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Yesterday's Hero

From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.

4.8(6)19791h 35m3

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • football (soccer)

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Director

Neil Leifer

Produced in

Australia, United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical24 Apr 1979
    • Physicalvideo premiere1 Jan 1987
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical22 Nov 1979

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Yesterday's Hero was released on 24 April 1979.

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    dennyjt

    7/25/2022

    3/10

    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 …

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